Things to do in Brindisi

Things to do in  Brindisi

Plenty of fish in the sea

Gateway to Puglia’s Val d’Itria and Salento peninsula, Brindisi is more than just a strategic arrival point by air and sea. Its old town is peppered with Roman ruins and baroque churches to explore before a market tour and cooking class or a stroll down the palm-lined main boulevard for a seafood feast along the waterfront promenade. Having sampled the city’s culture and cuisine, travelers are ready to set out for nearby destinations like Alberobello, Locorotondo, Martina Franca and Polignano a Mare in the Itria Valley and Lecce further south.

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Panoramic Tour of Brindisi by Golf Cart

Panoramic Tour of Brindisi by Golf Cart

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Panoramic Tour of Brindisi in Ape Calessino

Panoramic Tour of Brindisi in Ape Calessino

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Puglia Bike Tour: Cycling Through the History of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Puglia Bike Tour: Cycling Through the History of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Brindisi 2-hour private tour: the most important Roman Empire port

Brindisi 2-hour private tour: the most important Roman Empire port

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Ebike tours: the villages of Valle d'Itria and tasting of typical products
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Ebike tours: the villages of Valle d'Itria and tasting of typical products

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Tour Electric Bike With Farmhouse Lunch

Tour Electric Bike With Farmhouse Lunch

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Small-group Street food tour in Brindisi

Small-group Street food tour in Brindisi

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Share your Pasta Love: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Brindisi

Share your Pasta Love: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Brindisi

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Private Bike Tour with Olive Oil Tasting

Private Bike Tour with Olive Oil Tasting

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Ebike tours: Alberobello and the wines of Valle d'Itria
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Ebike tours: Alberobello and the wines of Valle d'Itria

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Cheese making experience: learn the secret of Apulian cheese in the countryside of Martina Franca

Cheese making experience: learn the secret of Apulian cheese in the countryside of Martina Franca

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Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Brindisi

Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Brindisi

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Private Transfer from Brindisi (BDS) Airport to Lecce

Private Transfer from Brindisi (BDS) Airport to Lecce

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Private Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Brindisi
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Private Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Brindisi

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Local Market Visit and Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Brindisi
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Local Market Visit and Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Brindisi

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Private Transfer from Brindisi (BDS) Airport to Taranto

Private Transfer from Brindisi (BDS) Airport to Taranto

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Afternoon Tour Secrets of Alberobello incl. Food & Wine tasting
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Afternoon Tour Secrets of Alberobello incl. Food & Wine tasting

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Private Transfer from Brindisi (BDS) Airport to Gallipoli

Private Transfer from Brindisi (BDS) Airport to Gallipoli

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Small Group Market tour and Dining Experience at a Cesarina's home in Brindisi

Small Group Market tour and Dining Experience at a Cesarina's home in Brindisi

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Private Transfer from Brindisi (BDS) Airport to Ostuni

Private Transfer from Brindisi (BDS) Airport to Ostuni

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All about Brindisi

When to visit

This seaside town comes to life from late spring through early fall, when sun seekers flock to the nearby beaches or hop the ferry to nearby holiday destinations. This lively season opens and closes with two processions: The first, the Processione del Cavallo Parato, features a parade of decorated horses and takes place 60 days after Easter. The second, the Processione a Mare, celebrates the city’s two patron saints with festivities by land and sea and takes place the first weekend of September.

Getting around

Brindisi is home to a small airport, a ferry port, a bus terminal, and a train station, so there are a number of ways to reach the city. The city’s most popular sights are all clustered in the historic center and easy to reach on foot.The local STP Brindisi bus system covers the urban center and also offers routes to nearby destinations like Ostuni and Lecce, making Brindisi a convenient base for exploring all of Puglia’s Salento peninsula.

Traveler tips

In most Italian towns and cities, the main square is the social and geographic hub. In Brindisi, however, the lungomare or seaside promenade, is the center of the city’s dining scene. Here, you can join locals and visitors relaxing over dinner and drinks at one of the waterfront restaurants, keep kids entertained at a small cluster of carnival rides the city sets up each summer, and experience the traditional passeggiata, a leisurely evening stroll.

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People Also Ask

What is Brindisi known for?

One of Puglia’s main travel hubs, Brindisi is home to a large ferry and cruise port, an international airport, and an important train station. Most visitors use the city as a gateway to the Salento Peninsula, but the old town is home to ancient Roman ruins, a medieval fortress, and other historic landmarks.

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Does Brindisi have a beach?

Downtown Brindisi has an attractive waterfront promenade lining the harbor, but there are a number of beaches along the coastline just north of the city limits that are considered among the most beautiful in Puglia. Top swimming spots include the Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve and the coves along Torre Pozzelle.

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What are the most famous foods from Brindisi?

Brindisi is a port city, so it comes as no surprise that it’s known primarily for its fresh fish and seafood dishes. Other local specialties include burrata (a cream-filled fresh mozzarella), *orecchiette alle cime di rapa” (ear-shaped fresh pasta tossed with turnip greens), and taralli (breadsticks baked in a ring shape).

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What are the top attractions in Brindisi?

The old town in Brindisi dates back to ancient Rome, and the city is still home to a number of ancient ruins, including the pair of marble columns that marked the end of the Via Appia highway that begins in Rome. Other important sights include the Swabian Castle, Piazza del Duomo, and the scenic waterfront promenade.

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How many days do you need in Brindisi?

You can easily visit Brindisi in a single day. Focus on its ancient ruins, medieval castle, and main square in the morning, stopping for a fish and seafood lunch at midday. In the afternoon, stroll along the waterfront promenade with a gelato or head to one of the nearby beaches.

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Which is better, Bari or Brindisi?

Both Bari and Brindisi are ancient Roman outposts with atmospheric old towns and busy cruise and ferry ports. Bari is a much larger city, with a gritty urban feel in its port area and sprawling modern suburbs. Brindisi is a more compact city with a slower pace and less industrial waterfront.

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