Otranto travel guide
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You're Going to Love Otranto
With a population of 4,914, Otranto is a must-see destination in Apulia, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Otranto has to offer.
When to visit Otranto
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Otranto in August, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 115 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Otranto, with an average rainfall of 8 mm.
How to Get to Otranto
Plane
Although Otranto doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brindisi Papola Casale Airport (BDS), which is located 73 km from Otranto. The shortest flight to Otranto from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 5h 05m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Otranto, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Otranto to Rome takes 5h 08m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £18 for a 6h 21m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Otranto is to pick up a car hire from Bari, which is about 173 km from Otranto. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Bari.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Otranto, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Bari, the bus ride to Otranto takes 161 km and will cost you around £16. From Naples, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 475 km. Otranto’s bus station is located 0.9 km from the city centre.
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Where to stay in Otranto
Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £314 and up for a 5-star experience.