Lecce district, Apulia, Italy

Places to visit near Surano

Surano is a town in Lecce district, Apulia, Italy, home to about 1,582 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 45 forts & heritage, 48 churches, 41 caves and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Castello Spinola-Caracciolo (7 km), Castello Aragonese (9 km) and Grotta Zinzulusa (9 km).

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

Surano at a glance

Location
Lecce district, Apulia, Italy
Population
about 1,582
Coordinates
40.0282° N, 18.3459° E
Places within 50 km
150 (51 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 Surano

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Surano: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Surano

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Surano. The closest is Palazzo Baronale (2 km); the best-known is Castello Spinola-Caracciolo (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Surano

55 churches within 100 km of Surano. The closest is Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo (6 km); the best-known is Abbazia di San Nicola di Casole (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Surano

41 caves within 100 km of Surano. The closest is Vora Spedicaturo O Vora Grande di Surano (4 km); the best-known is Grotta Zinzulusa (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Surano

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Surano. The closest is Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Surano

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Surano. The closest is Spiaggia di Porto Miggiano (11 km); the best-known is Faro di Punta Palascìa (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Surano

5 museums within 100 km of Surano. The closest is Museo Degli Affreschi della Cripta di Santa Maria Degli Angeli (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Surano

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Surano
  2. 7 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. 5 km Castello Aragonese · heritage site, Lecce
  5. 1 km Grotta Zinzulusa · cave, Apulia
  6. 5 km Torre Santa Cesarea · heritage site, Lecce
  7. 12 km Back to Surano

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How to reach Surano

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    Within 15 km of Surano

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Surano by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4558Palazzo Baronale (2 km)
    Churches4855Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo (6 km)
    Caves4141Vora Spedicaturo O Vora Grande di Surano (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase (12 km)
    Beaches & coast67Spiaggia di Porto Miggiano (11 km)
    Museums45Museo Degli Affreschi della Cripta di Santa Maria Degli Angeli (5 km)
    Parks11Boschetto Mari Rossi - Poggiardo (7 km)
    Other attractions11Cripta di San Salvatore (16 km)

    Surano: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Surano?

    Castello Spinola-Caracciolo (heritage site, about 7 km), Castello Aragonese (heritage site, about 9 km), Grotta Zinzulusa (cave, about 9 km), Torre Santa Cesarea (heritage site, about 12 km), Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase (nature spot, about 12 km), Castello Dei Trane (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    150 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 48 churches, 41 caves, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Surano?

    Palazzo Baronale, about 2 km by road; La Motta di Torricella - Specchia del Pigno (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Surano?

    Chiesa Dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo, about 6 km by road; Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Surano?

    Vora Spedicaturo O Vora Grande di Surano, about 4 km by road; Vora Del Guercio (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Surano?

    Start in Surano, visit Castello Spinola-Caracciolo, then Parco Naturale Regionale Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase, then Castello Aragonese, then Grotta Zinzulusa, then Torre Santa Cesarea, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Surano?

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

    Towns near Surano

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