Staying in Brindisi

A little town where locals take their afternoon siesta to heart, Brindisi is a great place to stay if you want to bask in some peace and quiet.  Traditionally a stopover for travelers hoping to catch a ferry to Greece or Albania, Brindisi has enough character and warmth that it might pull you over to stay for just a couple more days.

If you just need to pass time till your ferry docks, you can hit the shops for some tasty local dishes.  Be wary, though, that most restaurants (and shops) are likely to be closed between 2 PM and 5 PM for the locals’ afternoon nap.  At such times, you can soak in the sights at the beautiful harbor or drive your car hire around historic local spots like the Araganese Castle, the Duomo and the town center.

Should you have a bit more time on your hands, you can drive 40 km southwest of the town to Francavilla Fontana and admire the Baroque architecture of its churches and palatial mansions.  Lecce, around the same distance southeast of the town, should have plenty of bars and a busy nightlife if you’re thinking of staying till the next day.  You can even hit the sandy beaches of Gallipoli south of Brindisi for a brief escape before you board out of the country.

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