Luxury Holiday Villas in Brindisi

Towns and Cities in Brindisi

Carovigno

The whitewashed buildings of Carovigno centre around its castle – Dentice de Fasso. A charming town, it’s characterised by narrow alleyways that weave their way between the fourteen towns that are dotted along its city walls.

Ceglie Messapica

One of Puglia’s oldest towns, Ceglie Messapica has a very different look and feel to many of the towns in Brindisi. Many buildings have an almost Moorish appearance, and there are plenty of interesting sites to admire.

Cisternino

One of Italy’s most beautiful villages, Cisternino’s whitewashed houses and narrow streets form a stunning backdrop to the many balconies cascading with flowers. Truly unspoilt, it’s home to architectural gems that include the Palazzo Amati, the Church of San Cataldo and the thirteenth-century tower. Discover the legendary bombette, cooked in a hot stove at one of the local butcher shops in town.

Mesagne

Less visited than many of Brindisi’s towns but no less charming, Mesagne is a town dominated by its 11th-century castle, which is now home to a museum. Narrow streets open into wider spaces and piazzas. Take the time to visit some of the town’s many churches. Chiesa Madre and Chiesa Sant’ Anna are the most important but there are several tiny churches – Chiesette – also worth visiting.

Ostuni

Puglia’s ‘White City’, Ostuni, is a striking hilltop town that provides the perfect setting for a luxury holiday in Brindisi. A labyrinth of narrow streets, staircases and passageways lined with whitewashed houses, shops and cafes, fan out from its cathedral. The only way to truly explore is on foot. Visit in the evening to truly see the city at its most vibrant and lively.

San Vito dei Normanni

Just 15 minutes from the sea, San Vito dei Normanni sits surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. An attractive town centred around its medieval castle, its streets are home to Baroque-style churches, pretty piazzas, cafes and restaurants.

Best areas to stay on a luxury holiday in Brindisi

If you’re a first-time visitor to Puglia, we recommend you choose a luxury villa in Brindisi as a base. But rather than stay in the city of Brindisi itself, we recommend you choose a luxury villa in its picture-perfect countryside.

Offering a little bit of everything, Ostuni is a great location for first-time visitors seeking a luxury holiday in Brindisi. The whitewashed old town is packed with shops and restaurants, the surrounding countryside is beautiful, and you’re only a 15-minute drive from the beach.

Carovigno and the nearby Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve is even closer to the sea so it’s a perfect choice for those searching for a luxury villa near the beach. Divide your time between your private pool and the Adriatic!

For classic rural charm, Cisternino is surrounded by a landscape of trulli, dry-stone walls and olive groves. This is picture-postcard Puglia. The town itself is exceptionally pretty.

For those looking for authenticity and quiet, choose a luxury villa near the less visited towns of Ceglie Messapica, Mesagne and San Vito dei Normanni. You’re still close to Ostuni, the coast and the Valle d’Itria but you’ll get to better experience everyday Puglian life.

Amenities for your luxury holiday villa in Brindisi

Villas within walking distance of a town

Whilst most luxury villas in Brindisi are in the heart of the countryside framed by olive groves, we do offer luxury accommodation within walking distance of shops and restaurants. This villa in Ostuni is in the heart of the town’s historic centre, whilst Villa Carovigno is just one kilometre from the town.

Villas with heated pools

If visiting in the Spring or Autumn, a heated pool can be a real luxury at your Brindisi villa rental, especially if you have younger children. And villas with heated pools don’t get much more luxurious than Corte dei Messapi.

Things to do on a luxury holiday in Brindisi

As well as discovering all of the villages, towns and cities in Brindisi – Ostuni, Cisternino, Carovigno, San Vito dei Normanni, Mesagne and others – there are plenty of other things to see and do on your luxury villa holiday in Puglia.

Spend the day at Torre Guaceto

Torre Guaceto is a stunning nature reserve with crystal-clear seas and charming coves alongside beautiful sandy beaches and dunes, all framed by an Aragonese watchtower. Rich in marine life, and with wetlands for birdwatching, it’s a nature-lovers’ paradise.

Visit the beaches

Whilst Torre Guaceto is the headline coastal attraction, there are numerous other beaches in Brindisi. Head to Torre Santa Sabina where you will discover a mix of sandy beaches, rocky coves and popular beach clubs, overlooked by a 12th-century watchtower shaped like a four-pointed star.

Enjoy the food and drink

Discovering Puglia’s food and drink should form a major part of your explorations of Brindisi’s towns and villages. Be sure to sample the bombette in one of Cisternino’s traditional fornelli (butcher’s shops) and look out for orecchiette, abundant fresh seafood and local cheeses. Or visit a local masseria in the countryside to enjoy an olive oil tasting, cooking class or farm-to-table meal.

Frequently asked questions about booking a luxury holiday villa in Brindisi

What is the closest airport to fly into for a luxury villa holiday in Brindisi?

Brindisi has its own airport, known either as Brindisi Papola Casale Airport or Salento Airport, making it easy to reach your luxury Brindisi villa. However, Puglia also has a second airport in Bari just over an hour away from Brindisi. Depending on where your luxury villa rental in Brindisi is situated, Bari airport can also be convenient. As an example, it’s only just over an hour from Ostuni to Bari.

Do you need a car to enjoy a luxury holiday in Brindisi?

The city of Brindisi is well connected by train to Bari in the north, Lecce in the south and Taranto in the west so it is feasible to enjoy a villa holiday in Brindisi without hiring a car. However, not having a car will restrict you to choosing town centre accommodation options. Since we think one of the best things about a holiday in Brindisi is having your own private pool in a luxury villa in the countryside, car hire is strongly recommended.

Is a villa holiday in Brindisi a good base for exploring Puglia?

Definitely, particularly for first-time visitors to Puglia. Brindisi borders the Valle d’Itria with its iconic trulli and beautiful villages. But it is also within easy reach of Puglia’s other famous towns and cities. Polignano a Mare in the north and Otranto in the south are both within an hours drive of Brindisi, for example. And you have both Puglia’s idyllic rural landscape and beautiful beaches on your doorstep.