Elevation

[?] Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
31

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
9700

Real Population (5km)

[?] Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
118700

Air Quality Rating

[?] Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
84

Region

Puglia

Walkability

Very Walkable

Housing availability

[?] Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Low

Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)

59
/ 17

Climate Description

Mild climate, warm summers, gentle winters, sunny, moderate rain, year-round appeal.

Campi Salentina

Puglia

Puglia town features historical architecture, agricultural industries, pedestrian-friendly streets, and traditional cuisine.

Quality of Life Score

[?]Factors in air quality, amenities, walkability, population, and environmental risks. Higher scores suggest better living conditions.

80

Quality of Infrastructure

[?]Measures internet speed, healthcare access, airports, rail, and walkability. Higher scores mean better connectivity and essential services.

54

Quality of Economy

[?]Based on income, property prices, job availability, and population density. Higher scores indicate stronger economic conditions.

64

Summary

Campi Salentina, located in Puglia’s Salento region, offers a blend of cultural richness and traditional Italian lifestyle appealing to foreign expats. The town is characterized by its historical architecture, charming streets, and proximity to notable landmarks such as archaeological parks showcasing the region’s ancient Messapian culture. While it retains its rustic allure, residents appreciate the town’s accessible amenities, marked by a commendable walk score, indicating a pedestrian-friendly environment.

Local industries primarily revolve around agriculture, with an emphasis on traditional cuisine. Notably, dishes like “La Puccia,” made from seasonal ingredients, are a culinary highlight. Although expats will find a peaceful ambiance, potential drawbacks include limited healthcare options compared to larger Italian cities and the nearest beach being a considerable distance away. Nonetheless, Campi Salentina presents a compelling option for retirees seeking a serene lifestyle enriched by history and convivial local culture.

✅ Pros

– Rich cultural and historical backdrop to explore daily.
– Moderate climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Opportunities for integration within a welcoming local community.
– Access to basic healthcare services, though quality varies.
– Good air quality enhances overall well-being and health.
– Non-touristic atmosphere promotes a peaceful living experience.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Local markets and shops provide fresh produce and goods.
– Developing infrastructure supporting transportation and connectivity.
– Proximity to beautiful beaches and scenic countryside.

❌ Cons

– Healthcare quality may not meet all expat expectations.
– Limited job opportunities could affect financial sustainability.
– Infrastructure development still requires significant improvement.
– Internet speeds may frustrate heavy users or remote workers.
– Educational facilities might not cater to international standards.
– Public transportation options are somewhat limited and infrequent.
– Local bureaucracy can be tiresome and time-consuming to navigate.
– Seasonal heat can be uncomfortably high during summer months.
– Some cultural integration may require patience and understanding.
– Limited nightlife options might leave some feeling socially isolated.

Campi Salentina Demographics

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.

9700

Real Population (5km band)

[?] Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.

118700

Births Per 100 Deaths

40.0

Population Data Source

ISTAT,2023

Estimated Unemployment Rate

Touristy Index

[?] Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above 100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.

Not Touristic

Income per capita (2023)

[?] This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.

18700

Income rank in Italy (2023)

[?] This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.

4983 out of 7901

Infrastructure and Connectivity

Closest Airport

Name

Papola Casale (Brindisi)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

4

Driving Time

29min(s)

Papola Casale (Brindisi) Airport is located approximately 6 kilometres from Brindisi’s city centre in southern Italy. In 2023, it served over 3 million passengers, acting as a focus city for Ryanair with regular and seasonal flights connecting to destinations such as London, Milan, and Rome. Known for its dual role as a civilian airport and strategic military facility, it provides essential humanitarian services and supports regional travel, making it both an important transport hub and a vital strategic location.

2nd Closest Airport

Name

Karol Wojtyla (Bari)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

7

Driving Time

80min(s)

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport is located approximately 8 kilometres northwest of Bari, Italy, and serves as a significant hub in the Puglia region. It handled over 6 million passengers in 2023, largely acting as a focus city for low-cost carriers like Ryanair and Volotea. The airport connects to numerous European cities, with main routes including destinations such as London, Paris, Milan, and Istanbul, and benefits from seasonal services to cities like New York and Vienna, marking it as a convenient base for both domestic and international travel.

3rd Closest Airport

Name

Lamezia Terme (Lamezia)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

5

Driving Time

167min(s)

Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) is located in Calabria, southern Italy, approximately 9 km south of the city of Lamezia Terme. It overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea and is especially busy during the summer months, accommodating over 2.6 million passengers in 2022. The airport is a hub for low-cost airlines such as Ryanair, EasyJet, and WizzAir, offering connections to major Italian cities like Rome and Milan, as well as seasonal flights to destinations like Toronto, Vienna, and Cologne. Notably, the airport does not emphasize any particular hub designation but offers significant connectivity for both domestic and international flights, making it a convenient option for travellers seeking both leisure and business routes.

Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Salice Salentino

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

4

Driving Time

7min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Salice Salentino provides local railway connectivity predominantly through the Ferrovie del Sud Est network. The main rail line accessible from this station is the Martina Franca – Lecce line. Key destinations connected by direct trains include Martina Franca, Francavilla Fontana, Novoli, and Lecce. The frequency of departures is relatively limited, with trains running a few times per day, primarily serving the local commuter market rather than frequent services. The service is classified as regional only, thus it does not accommodate high-speed trains, focusing instead on regional transit options.

2nd Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Guagnano

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

4

Driving Time

8min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Guagnano is predominantly regional, operated by Ferrovie del Sud Est. The station is situated on the Martina Franca-Lecce railway line. Key train services include local trains connecting Guagnano to major destinations such as Lecce and Martina Franca.

– **Rail lines that stop here**: Martina Franca-Lecce railway.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Lecce, Martina Franca.
– **Train operators**: Ferrovie del Sud Est.
– **Frequency of departures**: Typically, local services operate a few times per day.
– **High-speed or regional services**: The station offers regional services only, with no high-speed train connections.

Overall, Guagnano station provides essential regional rail connectivity within the Apulia region of Italy.

3rd Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Squinzano

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

5

Driving Time

10min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Squinzano provides a connection via the Ancona–Lecce (Adriatic Railway). The station is serviced by Trenitalia, which operates regional train services. Key destinations connected by direct trains include Bari, Monopoli, Brindisi, Lecce, and Foggia. The frequency of departures is classified as regional services, indicating several trains operate throughout the day, but specific frequencies could vary. Overall, Stazione di Squinzano primarily offers regional train services without high-speed train connections.

Infrastructure & Amenities

Within 10km

Auto Repair Shops

136

Bars

100

Cafes

77

Cinemas

11

Dentists

50

Golf Courses

0

Gyms

20

Health Clinics

59

Hiking Trails

11

Historical Sites

345

Libraries

2

Museums

52

Parks

18

Pharmacies

20

Restaurants

171

Shopping Centres

265

Supermarkets

167

Spas

80

Beach

Name

Casalabate,Spiaggia

Driving Distance

22mins

Water Quality Rating

1 - Excellent

Mountain Resort

Name

Monte Sirino

Driving Distance

173mins

Healthcare

Healthcare Score

[?] Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.

44

Nearest Hospital Name

Melli-Pronto Soccorso

Drive Time to Nearest Hospital

11 minutes

Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km

40

Local Public Healthcare Provider

ASL LE

Healthcare Quality Description

In this area of Puglia, healthcare services present a balanced mix of strengths and challenges. The overall performance falls slightly below the national median, with hospital care showing room for improvement. Cardiovascular treatment demonstrates efficiency, particularly in the timely response to severe heart attacks, and readmission rates post-heart attack are commendably low. Conversely, the management of bone fractures and breast cancer surgeries indicates the necessity for further enhancement. The duration of postoperative stays is relatively short, aligning well with contemporary healthcare standards. Prospective residents should consider these factors in their assessment of local medical provisions.

Safety

Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)

[?] Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.

Moderate to Low Earthquake Risk

Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants

[?] Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.

38

Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk

[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.

0

Percentage of Population at Flood Risk

[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.

2

Car Insurance Price Index

[?] The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average, expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average. Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.

93.814

Housing & Property Market

Housing availability

[?] Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.

Low

Property Prices per m²

[?] Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city. Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below. First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall. Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.

First Quartile

735

Median

776

Third Quartile

850

Connectivity & Digital Access

Walkability Description

Very Walkable

Avg Download Speed (Mbps)

59

Fast Download Speed (Mbps)

75

Slow Download Speed (Mbps)

44

Education

Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)

[?] This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.

Top 20%

Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)

[?] This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.

Top 20%

Counts of School

Climate & Weather

Precipitation

[?] Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.

Very Low (Bottom 10%)

Sunshine

Exceptional (Top 10%)

Snowfall

Very Low (Bottom 10%)

Min Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

6.3

Max Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

32.7

Climate Description

Campi Salentina experiences a climate that is generally mild and agreeable, making it a suitable location for those looking to retire or for expats seeking a new home. Summers are typically warm, touching the scale at the higher end, while winters are quite gentle, rarely seeing more than a light dusting of snow. The region enjoys a substantial amount of sunshine throughout the year, contributing to pleasant days ideal for outdoor activities and exploration of the magic towns. Rainfall is moderate and well-distributed across the seasons, ensuring lush, green landscapes without the inconvenience of excessive wet periods. This balance of weather conditions renders Campi Salentina an attractive destination year-round.

Annual Temperature Chart (Min)

Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.

Annual Temperature Chart (Max)

Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.

Sunny Days By Month

Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.

Environmental & Air Quality

Classifications

PM10

[?] PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.

Good

PM2.5

[?] PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.

Good

NO2

[?] NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.

Good

SO2

[?] SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.

Good

O₃

[?] For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.

Fair

Air Quality Rating

[?] Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.

84

Air Quality Description

Campi Salentina, set in the verdant landscapes of Italy, offers expats and retirees air quality that is predominantly refreshing. Particulates and nitrogen dioxide levels are kept at commendable lows, making the air pleasant and contributing positively to overall living standards. While levels of ozone are moderate and might warrant caution during peak solar hours, they typically do not detract from the overall agreeable air conditions in this tranquil location. An ideal setting for those seeking a serene retirement spot where the breath of fresh air is as real as the picturesque surroundings.

Campi Salentina, set in the verdant landscapes of Italy, offers expats and retirees air quality that is predominantly refreshing. Particulates and nitrogen dioxide levels are kept at commendable lows, making the air pleasant and contributing positively to overall living standards. While levels of ozone are moderate and might warrant caution during peak solar hours, they typically do not detract from the overall agreeable air conditions in this tranquil location. An ideal setting for those seeking a serene retirement spot where the breath of fresh air is as real as the picturesque surroundings.

Town Descriptions

Getting There

Campi Salentina is accessible via the SS16 and SS613 roads, providing connectivity to larger urban centers. The nearest airport, Papola Casale in Brindisi, offers regional flight options, while Karol Wojtyla in Bari serves international routes. Train connections nearby have limited connectivity ratings.

Getting Around

Local Cuisine

Campi Salentina, located in the Puglia region of Italy, offers a distinctive culinary scene characterized by its rich traditional dishes and a variety of dining options. The local cuisine is marked by specialties such as ‘Puccia Salentina,’ a rustic bread typically filled with local ingredients. Other notable dishes include ‘Quataru,’ a fish soup; ‘Scurdijata,’ a peasant dish; ‘Tria,’ a type of pasta; and ‘Sagne ‘ncannulate,’ which is rolled lasagna. Additionally, ‘Octopus alla pignata,’ cooked in clay pots, and ‘La Scapece,’ a fish preservation method using vinegar, highlight the region’s culinary heritage. The variety of restaurants in the town ranges from family-run establishments serving authentic Apulian cuisine to those exploring international flavors, reflecting the diverse influences in the area. Notably, for those seeking a higher-end dining experience, Michelin-starred options are located in nearby Lecce, including restaurant ‘Primo,’ enhancing the culinary prestige of the area. Overall, the dining scene in Campi Salentina presents a blend of traditional flavors and modern influences, offering locals and visitors alike a rich taste of Puglia.

Shopping Overview

The area offers a variety of shopping options, including supermarkets, local boutiques, and shopping malls. Grocery stores such as DOK and SID cater to daily needs, while larger shopping centres, such as Centro Commerciale Mongolfiera and Centrum, provide a diverse retail experience. Local markets are prevalent, providing fresh produce and local goods, alongside specialty and gift shops. This mix ensures a comprehensive shopping environment for residents and visitors alike.

Neighborhoods

Green Areas and Parks

Campi Salentina provides various outdoor opportunities, notably the Pista Ciclabile e Pedonale for biking and walking. Nearby, the Abbey of Santa Maria in Cerrate, Via Francigena rest stop, and Chiesa S. Maria d’Aurio offer highlights for cycling enthusiasts. The region is also adjacent to the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area, catering to marine-based recreation.

✅ Pros

– Rich cultural and historical backdrop to explore daily.
– Moderate climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Opportunities for integration within a welcoming local community.
– Access to basic healthcare services, though quality varies.
– Good air quality enhances overall well-being and health.
– Non-touristic atmosphere promotes a peaceful living experience.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Local markets and shops provide fresh produce and goods.
– Developing infrastructure supporting transportation and connectivity.
– Proximity to beautiful beaches and scenic countryside.

❌ Cons

– Healthcare quality may not meet all expat expectations.
– Limited job opportunities could affect financial sustainability.
– Infrastructure development still requires significant improvement.
– Internet speeds may frustrate heavy users or remote workers.
– Educational facilities might not cater to international standards.
– Public transportation options are somewhat limited and infrequent.
– Local bureaucracy can be tiresome and time-consuming to navigate.
– Seasonal heat can be uncomfortably high during summer months.
– Some cultural integration may require patience and understanding.
– Limited nightlife options might leave some feeling socially isolated.

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