Egnazia
The ruins of a Messapian and Roman city right on the sea, crossed by the Via Traiana, with the acropolis on the headland and an archaeological museum.
The story
Gnathia, as the Romans called it, was a stop on the Via Traiana towards Brindisi. The poet Horace passed through in 37 BC and in his Satires mocked the inhabitants, who claimed that in their temple incense melted by itself, without fire. The museum holds the painted «Gnathia» pottery, famous throughout the ancient Mediterranean.
Why go
You walk on the Roman paving with the sea beside you, and the beach is a hundred metres away: archaeology and a swim in the same morning.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind, wave height and sea temperature.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Fasano station, 4 km away. Alternatively: Cisternino station, 9.6 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Brindisi Airport (BDS), about 53 km away; with more flights, Bari Airport (BRI) is about 60 km away.
- Parking. There are 7 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 100 m away, free.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is October (about 68 mm), the driest July. The sea is above 22 °C from June to September, peaking at 27 °C in August.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 11 to 14 °C | 14° 11° | 53 | 15° |
| Feb | from 11 to 14 °C | 14° 11° | 65 | 14° |
| Mar | from 12 to 15 °C | 15° 12° | 54 | 14° |
| Apr | from 14 to 16 °C | 16° 14° | 34 | 15° |
| May | from 17 to 20 °C | 20° 17° | 40 | 18° |
| Jun | from 22 to 24 °C | 24° 22° | 31 | 22° |
| Jul | from 25 to 27 °C | 27° 25° | 25 | 26° |
| Aug | from 26 to 28 °C | 28° 26° | 33 | 27° |
| Sep | from 23 to 26 °C | 26° 23° | 41 | 25° |
| Oct | from 19 to 22 °C | 22° 19° | 68 | 21° |
| Nov | from 16 to 18 °C | 18° 16° | 68 | 18° |
| Dec | from 12 to 15 °C | 15° 12° | 42 | 16° |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 2 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total; sea: surface temperature from NOAA OISST. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.