Brindisi holidays

City breaks to Brindisi are perfect for perusing Puglia – scores of the region’s highlights are within easy reach.

Brindisi city breaks

Brindisi sits on Italy's southeast coast in the photogenic region of Puglia – the heel of Italy’s boot. A natural harbour sits front and centre here – it’s one of the country’s busiest ports and has been since Romans ruled the place. The city’s made up of a series of whitewashed buildings and churches and, thanks to its compact size, its sights are easily doable in a day. What really makes this place though is its pinpoint on the map, it’s got super-easy access to a list of the region’s most-roamed locations, making it a great option for on-the-go city breakers.

The Gateway to the East

The city’s often dubbed as The Gateway to the East, thanks to its position on the edge of the Adriatic Sea which gives it great access to Greece and beyond. It’s hard-working harbour does trips to some of Puglia's prettiest places, too. Polignano a Mare's a great choice for daytrips – this town’s highlights include dramatic coastal caves and a history-laden old town. Ostuni’s another option for outings from the harbour. This whitewashed town looks great in any holiday photo gallery. Train travel’s top of its game, too. You’re a 20-minute ride from Lecce – dubbed the Florence of the South thanks to a bunch of Baroque-style buildings.

Brindisi beaches

The Province of Brindisi stretches along the Adriatic Sea for 70 kilometres, lining up plenty of options when it comes to days out on the beach. From the city centre, you’re a 20-minute drive from Punta Penna Grossa Beach – it’s characterised by a long stretch of sand and crystal-clear waters which are a big hit with snorkellers and scuba divers alike. Heading south of Brindisi, it’s around the same driving distance to the cutesy village of Torre San Gennaro, which is fronted by a white-sand beach.