The next time you visit Italy, make sure to include the wonderful and much under-rated city of Brindisi on your must-see list. Mouth-watering cuisine, a fascinating history and beautiful scenery await your discovery in Brindisi. With a hire car in Brindisi, you'll discover a whole different side to the beautiful Italian city. From long leisurely drives to short restaurant hops, a rental car gives you the ultimate freedom to explore the many wonders of this great city. The following is a guide to the best and most interesting sights worth experiencing along the way.
Brindisi Airport Mini Guide:
Brindisi Casale Airport is located 3km to the north of the city of Brindisi. The airport offers a range of passenger services and facilities including caf's, bars, an ATM and a small gift shop. Brindisi Casale Airport is served by a number of airlines including budget airline Ryanair, Volare Airlines and Air Dolomiti.
Things To See/Do in Brindisi:
The town of Brindisi is a becoming a popular destination for short breaks due in no small part to the extension of low fares routes by budget airlines such as Ryanair.
The town of Brindisi is situated in the south of Italy on the Salento Peninsula.
A walking tour is a good way to explore what the town has to offer in terms of cultural and historical attractions. A visit to the local archaeological museum is a must. Here it is possible to view the permanent collection of bronze Greek statues rescued from the sea. The city's historical quarter also offers some fascinating sites. The 11th century cathedral on Piazza Duomo is definitely worth a look, as is the town's impressive Castello Svevo. A short hire car drive out to the 700-year-old Chiesa di Santa Maria del Casale is also recommended.
If visiting in May, it's well worth catching the Corpus Domini festival, which involves the spectacle of seeing the local bishop blessing the sea on a white stallion. Celebrations continue all day long, with fireworks and lightshows bringing proceedings to a close as darkness falls.
Eating Out/Nightlife/Accommodation in Brindisi:
Eating out in Brindisi is a treat for every budget and palate. In general, a meal out with wine will never cost more than a few euros per person. Cheap low budget choices include hearty baked pasta dishes, pizza and light lunchtime snacks like panini and crostini.
Brindisi has a laid back, easygoing nightlife, which centres on the town's caf's and bars in the Corso Garibaldi district. An evening stroll is a cheap and relaxing way to while away a few hours in the evening.
Accommodation in Brindisi offers something to please every budget and taste. Hotels on the upper-end of the price-line include the four-star Majestic Hotel Brindisi, situated close to the railway station and port and Minerva Hotel Brindisi, situated close to the suburbs of the city. Those travelling on a tight holiday budget may however prefer the simple surroundings of the Carpe Diem Ostello della Gioventu hostel, where a cheap sleep is guaranteed.
