landmark
Alberobello Trulli
A UNESCO-listed town in Puglia containing over 1,500 trulli, unique whitewashed stone huts with conical dry-stone roofs.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Martina Franca
Apulia, Italy · Europe
About Martina Franca
Martina Franca is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Locorotondo, 25km from Castellana Grotte.
Martina Franca is in Apulia, Italy, with about 38,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Locorotondo, about 6 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Martina Franca?
Within an hour or so of Martina Franca: Alberobello Trulli (12 km), Ostuni (20 km), Castellana Grotte (25 km), Polignano a Mare (34 km).
Are there any good drives near Martina Franca?
The nearest famous roads are Otranto to Leuca Coastal Road.
Where is Martina Franca?
Martina Franca is in Apulia, Italy, about 6 km from Locorotondo.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 37,685
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Apulia
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 40.7035, 17.3381
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Martina Franca
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Ostuni
The dazzling White City of Puglia, a hilltop labyrinth of whitewashed houses and narrow alleys overlooking ancient olive groves.
20 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Castellana Grotte
A spectacular system of underground caves in Puglia featuring the White Cave, a dazzling chamber of alabaster-white stalactites.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Polignano a Mare
A dramatic Puglian town perched on limestone cliffs above the Adriatic, with a famous beach nestled in a narrow sea cove.
34 km · about 40 min drive
racetrack
Nardò Ring
A perfectly circular 12.6 km high-speed test track in Puglia, so large it is visible from space. Owned by Porsche, it is where manufacturers chase top-speed records at over 400 km/h.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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