Brindisi

Brindisi is a city in the Apulia region of Italy, off the coast of the Adriatic Sea.

The Museo Archeologico Provinciale, San Benedetto church, Piazza Duomo (Cathedral Square), Loggia Balsamo (Balsamo Lodge) which dates back to the 14th century, and the Archaeological Area of Saint Peter of the Schiavoni are all local places of interest.

The Brindisi region is famous for its hill towns - particularly Ostuni, Cisternino and Ceglie Messapica. Near Fasano you can find Selva, a beautiful area where trulli (cone shaped houses typical of the area) and villas are immersed in the green hills.

The reservoir at Parco del Cillarese is an important conservation area which is now home to many resident and migratory waterfowl.

Saline di Punta della Contessa natural park is home to many species including breeding waders, swans, herons, coots, mallards, and tufted ducks. The area is good for bird watching and many hides have been set up to accommodate birdwatchers.

Torre Guaceto is a nature reserve and protected area, and as such, it has remained free from development. The visitor centre runs a mini-shuttle service from the car parks to nearer the beach, but you may need to walk a considerable distance to find your perfect patch of sand.

The most popular local ingredients are fish and seafood. 'Puddica' is a bread dough mixed with mashed potato. Focaccia with tomatoes, anchovies and olives is also a firm favourite.

Cruise ships dock mainly at the Inner Port. It is also a military port, Naval Command is located in the Swabian Castle.

The centre of town is only a few minutes walk from the port.