Brindisi and its surroundings

In the heart of Puglia, close to every wonder

Your stay in Brindisi is the ideal base for exploring the beauty of the region.

A short walk from the B&B

What you'll find nearby and how to get there in minutes

Right from the front door: the historic centre on foot, the train station 3 minutes away, the airport 10 minutes away, and the beach within easy reach even without a car.

Within a few minutes' walk

Corso Umberto — 1 min
Café for breakfast — 2 min
Supermarket (Piazza Cairoli) — 3 min
Pharmacy (Farmacia Cairoli) — 3 min
Train station — 3 min
S.T.P. bus stop (Via del Mare / Piazza Crispi) — 4 min
Roman Columns and Lungomare Regina Margherita — 9 min

By car, bus or boat

Water bus to the Casale district (Stazione Marittima) — 10 min
Brindisi Airport — 10 min by car
Perrino Hospital, Emergency Department — 10 min by car · 15–20 min by bus · STP timetables
Cala Materdomini beach — 10 min by car · 15 min by bus

Going to the beach: how to reach Cala Materdomini

Departure: Piazza Crispi – S.T.P. Central Station (4 min walk from the B&B)
Direction: Cala Materdomini / Lido San Benedetto
Stop: Via Materdomini – Cala Materdomini
Journey time: 10–15 min, depending on traffic
Timetables: STP timetables

This free public beach offers a sandy area and a low rocky shoreline, making it ideal for a half-day by the sea without leaving the city.

Where to eat

Where to enjoy great food

Seafood restaurant and pizzeriaLa Locanda del PortoVia Montenegro 20, 72100 Brindisi11-min walk · 850 mOpen in Google Maps →

PizzeriaBrunda PizzeriaPiazza Dante 8, 72100 Brindisi9-min walk · 650 mOpen in Google Maps →

Grill houseBracerie EscosazioPiazza Mercato 11/15, 72100 Brindisi6-min walk · 450 mOpen in Google Maps →

Gelato shopChocolosoCorso Giuseppe Garibaldi 103/105/107, 72100 Brindisi11-min walk · 850 mOpen in Google Maps →

GastropubFlaBiPiazza Sottile De Falco, 72100 Brindisi8-min walk · 600 mOpen in Google Maps →

Walking distances calculated via Google Maps from Via Giacomo Leopardi 16. Travel times are approximate: please check live timetables on trenitalia.com and stpbrindisi.it. Message us on WhatsApp for more local recommendations.

Discover the beauty of Puglia nearby

Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve and Marine Protected Area16 min by car (20.8 km) · Visit the website: riservaditorreguaceto.itPhoto: Lanottegiuseppe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Ostuni, the White City30–35 min by car (39 km) · 25 min by train · Visit the website: comune.ostuni.br.itPhoto: Costantino Cafaro · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Alberobello and its UNESCO World Heritage Trulli55–60 min by car (73 km) · about 58 min by train + taxi · Visit the website: comune.alberobello.ba.itPhoto: Hervé Simon · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fasano Zoosafariabout 40 min by car (59 km) · about 44 min by direct bus · Visit the website: zoosafari.itPhoto: Andrea Papaccio · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Castellana Caves1 hr 5 min by car (79 km) · about 2 hrs by train + bus · Visit the website: grottedicastellana.itPhoto: Boboseiptu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Egnazia Archaeological Museum and Ruinsabout 41 min by car (56 km) · about 43 min by train via Fasano · Visit the website: comune.fasano.br.itPhoto: Carlo Pelagalli · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Aquapark Egnaziaabout 55 min by car (67 km) · Visit the website: aquaparkegnazia.itIllustrative AI-generated image (not an actual photo of the water park)

Carrisiland Resort, Cellino San Marcoabout 23 min by car (22 km) · about 20 min by direct bus · Visit the website: carrisiland.itOriginal photo: Alessandro Balestra · public domain · Wikimedia Commons · reworked with AI

Even without a car

Visit the historic towns of Puglia near Leopardi B&B

Lecce 35 min by car · 45 min by train Cisternino 40 min by car · 35 min by train Polignano a Mare 1 hr by car · 1 hr 15 min by train Otranto 1 hr 15 min by car · 1 hr 30 min by train Bari 1 hr 30 min by car · 1 hr 35 min by train Villanova 35 min by car Torre Canne 45 min by car

Brindisi station is a 3-minute walk from the B&B: many of these places can be visited as day trips without a car.

Explore the city on foot

Historic sites in town

Brindisi is the Gateway to the East: Roman monuments, medieval churches and lively squares, just minutes from the B&B.

A corner of Brindisi's historic centre — A glimpse of Brindisi's historic centre, just a short walk from the B&B.

Terminal Columns of the Via Appia The monumental Roman columns marking the end of the Appian Way and the entrance to the port of Brindisi in ancient times. Visit the website: provincia.brindisi.it Photo: Vittoria Orlando · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Teatro Verdi and San Pietro degli Schiavoni Archaeological Area Modern theatre built over Roman excavations, visible from the stalls. Visit the website: nuovoteatroverdi.com Photo: Farfalla 40 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Castello Alfonsino Historic fortress on the island of Sant'Andrea, visible from the seafront. Visit the website: comune.brindisi.it Photo: Adele Pennetta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Palazzo Granafei-Nervegna Renaissance palace in Via Duomo, home to the tourist office: it houses the capital of a Roman column. Visit the website: brindisiweb.it Photo: Giacomo Resta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Brindisi Cathedral (Duomo) Majestic cathedral with a historic façade in the heart of the old town. Visit the website: cattedralebrindisi.it Photo: Graziano Cannoletta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

De Torres Fountain in Piazza della Vittoria

Piazza Cairoli and Piazza della Vittoria Two lively city squares loved by locals and visitors, a few minutes' walk away. Visit the website: provincia.brindisi.it Photo: Farfalla 40 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Corso Umberto and Lungomare Regina Margherita Scenic walks among palm trees, monuments and seafood restaurants. Visit the website: visit.puglia.it Photo: Andrea traversa · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Santa Maria del Casale church A fine example of Romanesque architecture with decorated interiors. Visit the website: wikipedia.org Photo: Teo1965 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Greek Orthodox church of San Nicola Neoclassical church with Byzantine icons, a testimony to the Greek community. Visit the website: wikipedia.org Photo: Saggittarius A · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Chiesa del Sacro Cuore Neo-Romanesque building with decorative elements of artistic value. Visit the website: wikipedia.org Photo: Saggittarius A · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · cropped

Façade of the Chiesa del Cristo (San Domenico)

Chiesa del Cristo (San Domenico) 13th-century church with a Romanesque-Gothic façade and Baroque decoration. Visit the website: wikipedia.org Photo: Vncenz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Culture

Museums and archaeological sites

Francesco Ribezzo Provincial Archaeological MuseumPrehistoric, Greek and Roman collections, including the famous «Punta del Serrone Bronzes».cultura.gov.itPhoto: Teo1965 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Giovanni Tarantini Diocesan MuseumHoused in the church of San Paolo Eremita, it holds sacred furnishings and the Ark of Saint Theodore.wikipedia.orgPhoto: Giovanni Tarantini Diocesan Museum · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia Commons

«San Pietro degli Schiavoni» Archaeological AreaRoman excavations beneath the city centre with streets, mosaics and baths, visible through the Ribezzo Museum.cultura.gov.itPhoto: Piazzavittoria · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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