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Spongano

Spongano is a town in Lecce district, Apulia, Italy of about 3,335 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit: 39 forts & heritage, 45 churches and 41 caves. The must-see places are Castello Spinola-Caracciolo, Castello Aragonese and Grotta Zinzulusa.

40.0178° N, 18.3656° EPop. 3,335

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Within 30 km121 places
Within 50 km141
Must-see76
Notable98
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Castello Spinola-Caracciolo, heritage site near Spongano
Must-see

Castello Spinola-Caracciolo

Heritage site · 5 km

Castello Aragonese, heritage site near Spongano
Must-see

Castello Aragonese

Heritage site · 7 km

Grotta Zinzulusa, cave near Spongano
Must-see

Grotta Zinzulusa

Cave · 7 km · Apulia

Places near Spongano by type

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One day from Spongano

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:05 pm

43 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Spongano
  2. Torre Santa Cesareaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Castello Aragoneseheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricasenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Castello Dei Traneheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Castello Spinola-Caraccioloheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Spongano
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Spongano?

Castello Spinola-Caracciolo (heritage site, about 5 km), Castello Aragonese (heritage site, about 7 km), Grotta Zinzulusa (cave, about 7 km), Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase (nature spot, about 10 km), Torre Santa Cesarea (heritage site, about 10 km), Castello Dei Trane (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

141 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 41 caves, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Spongano?

Palazzo Baronale, about 5 km by road; Castello Spinola-Caracciolo (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Spongano?

Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, about 3 km by road; Chiesa di San Domenico (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Spongano?

Start in Spongano, visit Torre Santa Cesarea, then Castello Aragonese, then Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase, then Castello Dei Trane, then Castello Spinola-Caracciolo, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.