natural wonder
Grotta Zinzulusa
A dramatic sea cave near Castro on the Salento coast, hung with stalactites above clear Adriatic water.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Miggiano
Apulia, Italy · Europe
About Miggiano
Miggiano works well as a base: 10 minutes from Castiglione, 11km from Grotta Zinzulusa.
Miggiano is in Apulia, Italy, with about 3,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Castiglione, about 4 km away.
Miggiano (Salentino: Misciànu [mɪʃˈʃaːnʊ]) is an Italian city of 3,702 inhabitants in the province of Lecce in Apulia. Located in the lower Salento, a few kilometres from the Adriatic coast, it lies 50 kilometres (31 mi) from the chief town and 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Santa Maria di Leuca. Formerly considered aRead more
town, in 2003 Miggiano was elevated to the status of City.
The town or city of Miggiano, located in the central part of the Capo di Leuca at the foot of the Serre Salento, has a flat shape and is between 101 and 115 metres (331 and 377 ft) above sea level. The commune's surface geology is composed of Melissano limestone, formed in the Cretaceous. The karst terrain favours the creation of long underground rivers that feed the aquifers.
The town, whose area covers about 7.64 square kilometres (2.95 mi2), borders to the north Montesano Salentino, to the east Tricase, to the south Mirror, and to the west Ruffano.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Miggiano?
Within an hour or so of Miggiano: Grotta Zinzulusa (11 km), Otranto to Leuca Coastal Road (11 km), Santa Maria di Leuca (19 km), Gallipoli (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Miggiano?
The nearest famous roads are Otranto to Leuca Coastal Road and Albanian Riviera Coastal Road.
Where is Miggiano?
Miggiano is in Apulia, Italy, about 4 km from Castiglione.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,595
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Apulia
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 39.9618, 18.3112
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 Miggiano
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
Otranto to Leuca Coastal Road
Salento's finest drive: the litoranea from Otranto to Santa Maria di Leuca hugs Adriatic cliffs past Porto Badisco, Castro and the Ciolo gorge bridge at Italy's heel.
11 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Santa Maria di Leuca
The dramatic tip of Italy's heel where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet beneath a lighthouse and sanctuary.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Gallipoli
A beautiful Puglian old town built on a limestone island connected to the mainland, surrounded by crystal-clear Ionian waters.
29 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Grotta della Poesia
Near-circular limestone sinkhole pool at Roca Vecchia where the Adriatic filters through under the cliff: a natural swimming hole ringed by a Bronze Age and Messapian archaeological site. Best early morning before the crowds arrive.
37 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Lecce
The Florence of the South, a Puglian city overflowing with extravagant Baroque architecture carved from warm golden limestone.
45 km · about 50 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.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Miggiano
- Right hereOtranto to Leuca Coastal RoadSalento's finest drive: the litoranea from Otranto to Santa Maria di Leuca hugs Adriatic cliffs past Porto Badisco, Castro and the Ciolo gorge bridge at Italy's heel.
- 19 kmSanta Maria di LeucaThe dramatic tip of Italy's heel where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet beneath a lighthouse and sanctuary.
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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