Activities

Around Carovigno, Province of Brindisi

🏖️ The 10 Most Beautiful Beaches

  • Torre Guaceto – Nature Reserve with Crystal-Clear Water • Spiaggia Torre Guaceto – Protected Beach in the Marine Reserve • Lido Sabbia d’Oro (Morgiccio) – Golden Sand with Beach Service • Lido Bianco Beach – White Sand Beach • Punta Penna Grossa – Natural Coastline • Spiaggia di Lamaforca – Family-Friendly Beach • Posticeddu Beach – Quiet Beach for Relaxation • Torre Santa Sabina – Beach with a Historic Tower • Pantanagianni – Local Insider Tip • Torre Canne – Long Sandy Beach

🏛️ 10 Must-See Sights

  • Castello Dentice di Frasso – Historic Castle in Carovigno with Open-Air Concerts • Santuario della Madonna del Belvedere – Pilgrimage Church • Area Marina Protetta Torre Guaceto – Marine Protected Area • Ostuni – The “White City” (15 km) • Castellana Caves – Spectacular stalactite caves • Alberobello – UNESCO World Heritage Site with trulli houses • Grottaglie – Pottery village with fantastic ceramics • Safari Zoo Fasano – Animal park and safari • Brindisi Old Town – Roman columns and harbor • Lecce – “Florence of the South” (80 km)

🍕 10 recommended pizzerias

  • Pizzeria Da Michele – Traditional Neapolitan pizza right by the sea • La Taverna del Castello – Local specialties • Casa Mia – Wood-fired pizza • Ristorante Al Boschetto – Outdoor pizza • Pizzeria La Voglia Matta – Also popular with locals • Al Diavoletto – Wood-fired oven with a rotating turntable • Pizzeria Belle Epoque – Takeaway and dine-in • Sannale – Homemade pasta and pizza • Pizzeria Olimpo Pizza – Affordable and authentic • Osteria del Tempo Perso – Regional cuisine in the historic cellar (Ostuni)

10 must-do activities

  • Snorkeling in Torre Guaceto – Explore the underwater world in this unique nature reserve
  • Cycling – Coastal cycling paths and olive groves, e.g., Bike Rental Carovigno, Via Roma 15, Tel. +39 0831 995123
  • Wine tastings – Primitivo and local wines, Cantina San Donaci, SP 605, Tel. +39 0831 635014
  • Boat trips – Experience the cliff coast and Puglia’s typical sea caves in Putignano al Mare
  • Hiking – Nature trails in the reserve, Torre Guaceto Visitor Center, Via Sant’Anna, Tel. +39 0831 990965
  • Masseria visits – Traditional farmhouses, e.g., Masseria Il Frantoio, Contrada Pezza Janca, Tel. +39 0831 330276 or Masseria Fragnite, olive oil tastings and mozzarella making
  • Cooking classes – Learn Apulian cuisine Corte dei Francesi, Via San Vito 7, Tel. +39 0831 991567
  • Market visits – Local products and handicrafts Carovigno weekly market, Piazza Orsini (Tuesdays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
  • Olive oil tastings – Extra virgin from the region Frantoio Oleario Cooperativo, Via Brindisi 45, Tel. +39 0831 993456
  • Photography tours – Trulli and landscapes Apulia Photo Tours, Tel. +39 339 876543

What to do when it rains?

  • Visit the Wine Museum – History of winemaking Museo del Vino, San Donaci, Via Mesagne 56, Tel. +39 0831 635789
  • Indoor Shopping – Local boutiques in Ostuni Centro Storico Ostuni, Corso Mazzini
  • Cooking Classes – Learn Apulian cuisine Corte Altavilla, Via Brindisi 23, Tel. +39 0831 994567
  • Museums – Archaeological finds and art Museo Civico Ostuni, Via Cattedrale 15, Tel. +39 0831 336383
  • Thermal Baths – Wellness centers of the region Terme di Margherita di Savoia, Viale Matteotti 2, Tel. +39 0883 659033
  • Cheese Factory Visits – Mozzarella and Burrata Production Caseificio Sociale, Via Lecce 34, Tel. +39 0831 992678
  • Ceramics Workshops – Traditional Crafts Ceramiche Artistiche, Via Roma 78, Tel. +39 0831 995234
  • Wine Tastings – Indoor Tastings Enoteca del Borgo, Corso Garibaldi 12, Tel. +39 0831 991890
  • Libraries – Study Regional History Biblioteca Comunale, Via Kennedy 5, Tel. +39 0831 993012

Water Sports – Where to Get Active?

Learn to Sail

  • Sporting Club Torre Guaceto – Sailing courses for beginners, Contrada Torre Guaceto, Tel. +39 0831 990456
  • Marina di Brindisi – Licensed Sailing School, Via del Mare 1, Brindisi, Tel. +39 0831 521678
  • Yacht Club Brindisi – Adult courses, Lungomare Regina Margherita, Tel. +39 0831 522345

Kiting & Surfing

  • 40 Nodi Brindisi – Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, SUP School, Lungomare Nazario Sauro, Brindisi, Tel. +39 331 456789
  • Torre Guaceto Kite Spot – Ideal wind conditions, Contrada Torre Guaceto, information at the Visitor Center
  • Sporting Club Torre Guaceto – Complete range of water sports, Tel. +39 0831 990456

Stand-Up Paddling (SUP)

  • SUP Center Carovigno – Rentals and Lessons, Via del Porto 12, Tel. +39 339 123789
  • Torre Guaceto SUP Tours – Guided Tours, Visitor Center, Tel. +39 0831 990965
  • Sunrise SUP Sessions – Morning Paddle Tours, Booking via Tel. +39 348 567123

3x Bike Rentals

  • Bike Rental Carovigno – E-Bikes and Mountain Bikes, Via Roma 15, Carovigno, Tel. +39 0831 995123
  • Apulia Bike Tours – Rentals with Guided Tours, Via Kennedy 28, Carovigno, Tel. +39 339 456123
  • Green Bike Ostuni – Sustainable Mobility, Corso Mazzini 34, Ostuni

All facts: July 2025. Due to rapid changes of companies and activities there is no guarantee of validity of data.