Lecce district, Apulia, Italy

Places to visit near Marittima

Marittima is a town in Lecce district, Apulia, Italy, home to about 1,796 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 40 caves and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Castello Spinola-Caracciolo (2 km), Castello Aragonese (3 km) and Grotta Zinzulusa (4 km).

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Marittima, Apulia
Marittima, Lecce district, Apulia, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Marittima at a glance

Location
Lecce district, Apulia, Italy
Population
about 1,796
Coordinates
39.9961° N, 18.3989° E
Places within 50 km
132 (38 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Marittima

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Forts & heritage near Marittima

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marittima. The closest is Torre Capo Lupo (2 km); the best-known is Castello Spinola-Caracciolo (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Marittima

46 churches within 100 km of Marittima. The closest is Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo (2 km); the best-known is Abbazia di San Nicola di Casole (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Marittima

41 caves within 100 km of Marittima. The closest is L'Acquaviva (Grotta dell'Acquaviva) (2 km); the best-known is Grotta Zinzulusa (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Marittima

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Marittima. The closest is Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Marittima

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Marittima. The closest is Spiaggia di Porto Miggiano (7 km); the best-known is Faro di Punta Palascìa (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Marittima

4 museums within 100 km of Marittima. The closest is Museo Archeologico della Civiltà Messapica (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Marittima

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marittima
  2. 2 km Castello Spinola-Caracciolo · heritage site, Lecce
  3. 5 km Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase · nature spot, Apulia
  4. 10 km Torre Santa Cesarea · heritage site, Lecce
  5. 5 km Grotta Zinzulusa · cave, Apulia
  6. 1 km Castello Aragonese · heritage site, Lecce
  7. 3 km Back to Marittima

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    Within 15 km of Marittima

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Marittima by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3652Torre Capo Lupo (2 km)
    Churches4146Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo (2 km)
    Caves4041L'Acquaviva (Grotta dell'Acquaviva) (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase (5 km)
    Beaches & coast67Spiaggia di Porto Miggiano (7 km)
    Museums44Museo Archeologico della Civiltà Messapica (7 km)
    Parks11Boschetto Mari Rossi - Poggiardo (10 km)
    Other attractions11Cripta di San Salvatore (18 km)

    Marittima: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marittima?

    Castello Spinola-Caracciolo (heritage site, about 2 km), Castello Aragonese (heritage site, about 3 km), Grotta Zinzulusa (cave, about 4 km), Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase (nature spot, about 5 km), Torre Santa Cesarea (heritage site, about 8 km), Castello Dei Trane (heritage site, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Marittima?

    132 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 40 caves, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Marittima?

    Torre Capo Lupo, about 2 km by road; Castello Spinola-Caracciolo (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Marittima?

    Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, about 2 km by road; Chiesa di San Domenico (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Marittima?

    L'Acquaviva (Grotta dell'Acquaviva), about 2 km by road; Vora di Andrano (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marittima?

    Start in Marittima, visit Castello Spinola-Caracciolo, then Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase, then Torre Santa Cesarea, then Grotta Zinzulusa, then Castello Aragonese, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marittima?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Marittima

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Marittima’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Marittima on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.