Brindisi

Brindisi is a port city on Puglia's Adriatic coast, known for its Roman column and as a starting point for trips into Salento.

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Brindisi is a port city on the Adriatic coast, at the heel of Italy's boot in the region of Puglia. Ferries leave its harbor for Greece and Albania, and Brindisi-Salento airport serves the area. The city's best-known landmark is a Roman column that stands at the top of the old harbor steps. The Appian Way, the road from Rome, ended here, and one of the two columns that marked its end is still standing.

Brindisi works well as a night between Puglia's larger towns and the coast, or as a stop before or after a ferry or flight. Spend the time on the seafront and in the old town, then move on to Lecce or the Salento coast. Spring and early autumn are the easiest seasons for walking, and summer is hot. Plan at least one night if you want time for the old town.

Brindisi in five

Treat it as a gateway, then move onThe airport is a short ride from town and the station links Lecce, Bari and Taranto. Most visitors stay one night at most, so line up the onward car or train before you land.Lecce travel guide
Rent the car for the Salento coastWhitewashed towns and beaches south of here are far easier by car than by regional train. Compare pickup rates before landing, and check ZTL signs at the edge of old centers.Getting around Europe
Check the ferry port, not the stationFerries sail from the port area, which is a separate stop from the rail station. Routes and operators change by season, so confirm each sailing on the operator's own site before you buy.
Give the old town two hoursOne of the two Roman columns that marked the end of the Appian Way still stands by the harbor steps. The cathedral, castle exteriors and the promenade fit comfortably into a morning.
Swim at Torre Guaceto in June or SeptemberThe protected coast north of town has a nature reserve with beaches. Access rules for reserves change, so read the reserve's own site before you drive out.

Things to do in Brindisi

See all attractions in Brindisi

Landmark · BrindisiPalazzo Granafei Nervegna

Historic site · BrindisiLoggia dei Templari

Museum · BrindisiMuseo Archeologico Francesco Ribezzo

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Need to know

Airport: Brindisi Salento (BDS), a short ride from the center
Getting there: Flights, regional trains from Bari and Lecce, Adriatic ferries
Getting around: Old town on foot; car for the coast and inland towns
Best base: One night here; Lecce or Ostuni for a longer stay
Time needed: Half a day to one night

Weather by month

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JanuaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh13°Low8°Cool, quiet
FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh14°Low9°Cool, quiet
MarchPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh16°Low10°Mild
AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh19°Low12°Spring, Easter
MayClear9 rainy daysHigh23°Low16°Warm, calm
JuneClear5 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°Beach season
JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh31°Low24°Hot
AugustClear5 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh31°Low24°Hot, busy
SeptemberClear7 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Warm sea
OctoberClear8 rainy daysHigh22°Low17°Mild, harvest
NovemberRain13 rainy daysHigh18°Low13°Rain returns
DecemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh14°Low10°Quiet, cool

Average daily high and low in Brindisi, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Sun19°15°19%Sunday: Rain. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 19%.

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What's on in Brindisi

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

Events calendar

Every year

Jul–AugFestival della Valle d'ItriaCisternino, a day trip
AugNotte della TarantaLecce, a day trip

Day trips by train

Before you go to Brindisi

Car hire for SalentoPick up at the airport and go southCompare car hire

Where to sleep in PugliaBrindisi, Lecce or OstuniCheck availability

eSIM for PugliaData for ferry tickets and rural roadsRead the guide

Travel insuranceCheck cover for missed ferriesRead the guide

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Rules for Brindisi, checked

Most non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Check entry rules on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
Cover shoulders and knees before entering churches, including the cathedral in Brindisi.
Restaurants may add a cover charge (coperto) and a service charge, so check the bill before you tip.
Check with the Italian Ministry of Culture before you buy antiques, since some cultural objects need an export licence to leave the EU.

Plan around Brindisi

All of Italy

Regions, rail, entry rules and money

Read the guide Lecce

Baroque city 30–45 min away by train

Read the guide Ostuni

The white town on a hill, near the coast

Read the guide Gallipoli

Old town on a rock, beaches nearby

Read the guide Getting around Europe

Rail, buses and when a car pays off

Read the guide Cisternino

Itria valley village of butcher grills, 40 min by car

Read the guide

Brindisi FAQ

Is Brindisi worth visiting?

As a stop of a few hours, yes: the harbor, the Roman column and the promenade are pleasant. It is not a place to spend several days. Lecce, Ostuni and the coast reward more time.

How do you get from Brindisi airport to the city?

The center is only a short ride away by bus or taxi. Check the airport and the local operator for the current shuttle times, because they follow the flight schedule.

Is Brindisi a good base for Puglia?

Only for a flight or ferry connection. It is flat, practical and cheap to reach, but the best old towns are 30–90 minutes away. Many visitors pick Lecce or Ostuni as the base instead.

Are there ferries from Brindisi to Greece?

Ferries to Greece have long run from the port, mostly in the warmer months. Routes and operators change from year to year, so check the current timetable with the operator before you plan the trip.

Do you need a car for Brindisi itself?

No, the old town and seafront are walkable. You need a car only for beaches, Torre Guaceto and the inland towns, which regional trains and buses reach slowly.