Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
308
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
19700
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.
57500
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
84
Region
Puglia
Walkability
Walker’s Paradise
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.
Relatively Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
53
/ 17
Climate Description
Mild winters, warm summers, ample sun, balanced precipitation, rare light snowfall.
Castellana Grotte
Puglia
Small town in Puglia known for underground caves, local cuisine, and proximity to beaches.
Summary
Nestled in the picturesque region of Puglia, Castellana Grotte is renowned for its captivating underground caves, a major draw for both tourists and residents alike. This small town, home to about 19,700 inhabitants, offers an authentic Italian experience with its charming streets and local cuisine, reflecting the rich cultural traditions of the area. Located just a short drive from the Adriatic coast, it provides access to stunning beaches known for their excellent water quality.
Despite its appeal, Castellana Grotte has its challenges. The town’s walkability is notably low, which may pose difficulties for those accustomed to urban mobility. Elevated healthcare standards in nearby cities can also signal a need for residents to travel for specialized services. Nonetheless, with its tranquil lifestyle, low air pollution, and reliable internet, Castellana Grotte presents a compelling option for expats and retirees seeking a quieter life in Italy’s southern landscape.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop to explore daily.
– Pleasant climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Access to quality healthcare services in nearby facilities.
– Good air quality enhances overall well-being and health.
– Low unemployment rate offers job opportunities for new residents.
– Integrated community with welcoming locals and expat networks.
– Decent infrastructure for essential services and transport.
– Proximity to beautiful beaches and historic towns.
– Opportunities for local cuisine and culinary experiences.
– Reliable internet connectivity for remote work or leisure.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality could be better; room for improvement remains.
– Limited activities for younger expats; quieter lifestyle expected here.
– Public transportation options may be less frequent and convenient.
– Average internet speed may frustrate heavy users or gamers.
– Economic growth potential is modest compared to larger cities.
– Cultural events may feel limited; fewer options than larger towns.
– Some amenities may require travel to nearby cities for better options.
– Language barrier could pose challenges for non-Italian speakers.
– Local attractions may not satisfy everyone’s adventurous spirit.
– Limited shopping options could leave serious shoppers wanting more.
Castellana Grotte Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
19700
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.
57500
Births Per 100 Deaths
70.0
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.
Some Tourism
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.
18600
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.
5053 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
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
40min(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.
2nd 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
40min(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.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Capodichino (Naples)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
9
Driving Time
141min(s)
Capodichino Airport, officially known as Naples International Airport, is located in Capodichino, Naples, Campania, Italy, approximately 5.9 km north-northeast of Naples city centre. It is the largest airport in Southern Italy, handling over 12 million passengers annually, and serves as a base for airlines such as easyJet, Ryanair, Volotea, and Wizz Air. The airport offers connections to major domestic destinations like Milan and Turin, as well as international routes to cities including Barcelona, London, Munich, Frankfurt, and New York City, making it a key hub for travellers in the Mediterranean region.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Castellana Grotte
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
6min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Castellana Grotte includes local services operating on the Bari–Martina Franca–Taranto railway. The key destinations connected by direct trains are Bari, Conversano, Putignano, Martina Franca, and Grotte di Castellana. The train services are operated by Ferrovie del Sud Est. The frequency of departures is not explicitly stated, but typically, local trains in this region operate several times throughout the day. The station features regional train services only, without high-speed train options.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Putignano
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
9min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Putignano includes the following features:
– **Rail Lines:** The station is served by the Bari–Martina Franca–Taranto railway and the Bari-Casamassima-Putignano railway.
– **Key Destinations:** Direct trains connect Putignano with Conversano, Martina Franca, Casamassima, and Bari.
– **Train Operators:** Services are primarily operated by Ferrovie del Sud Est.
– **Frequency of Departures:** The frequency of local services (Treno regionale) depends on the specific route, with multiple departures throughout the day, particularly to Bari, operating approximately every hour.
– **Train Types:** The station primarily features regional trains (Treno regionale), focusing on local connections rather than high-speed services.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Alberobello
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 Alberobello includes local train services on the Bari–Martina Franca–Taranto railway. The primary operator for these services is Ferrovie del Sud Est. Key destinations connected by direct trains include Bari, Conversano, Putignano, and Martina Franca. Departure frequency varies, but generally, trains run several times a day. The station does not serve high-speed trains; it primarily offers regional services only.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
75
Bars
104
Cafes
22
Cinemas
5
Dentists
32
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
25
Health Clinics
44
Hiking Trails
29
Historical Sites
245
Libraries
2
Museums
13
Parks
25
Pharmacies
22
Restaurants
177
Shopping Centres
57
Supermarkets
74
Spas
123
Beach
Name
Lido Rosso
Driving Distance
15mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Monte Sirino
Driving Distance
148mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
50
Nearest Hospital Name
Saverio de Bellis-Pronto Socco
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
7 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
14
Local Public Healthcare Provider
ASL BA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Puglia, the local health care provider presents varied quality across different services. It performs below the national average overall, with particular challenges in local hospital care and minimally invasive breast cancer surgeries. Emergency cardiac care within the stipulated time is more reliable, and timely treatment of bone fractures is exceptionally efficient. The management of heart failure readmissions is reasonably competent, yet readmissions following a heart attack require attention. Post-operative care sees a moderate level of efficiency in reducing hospital stays. Prospective residents should consider these factors when evaluating health care quality in this region.
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.
39
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.
0
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.
103.6
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.
Relatively 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
749
Median
1023
Third Quartile
1703
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Walker's Paradise
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.
Bottom 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.
Bottom 30%
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
Very High (81st-90th percentile)
Snowfall
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Climate Description
In Castellana Grotte, the climate supports a stable and comfortable living environment throughout the year. Mild winters and warm summers define this Italian town, with temperatures generally revolving around a moderate average. The presence of sun is generous, providing ample daylight for outdoor pursuits and leisure, which is particularly appealing to expats and retirees. Precipitation is fairly distributed across seasons, ensuring lush landscapes without the extremes of flooding or droughts. Snowfall is rare, typically light, preserving accessibility and ease of movement during winter months. Overall, Castellana Grotte offers a climate that suits those looking for a balance between temperate weather and engaging Italian culture.
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
In Castellana Grotte, residents enjoy notably clean air, a key consideration for those contemplating relocation. The concentrations of particulate matter and gases such as nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide are commendably low, reflecting the area’s commitment to maintaining a healthy living environment. While ozone levels are slightly elevated, they still remain within acceptable bounds. This quality of air not only enhances daily living but also underscores the town’s appeal to those seeking a rejuvenating setting. For retirees and expats, this makes Castellana Grotte an attractive choice—balancing serene lifestyle with environmental mindfulness.
In Castellana Grotte, residents enjoy notably clean air, a key consideration for those contemplating relocation. The concentrations of particulate matter and gases such as nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide are commendably low, reflecting the area’s commitment to maintaining a healthy living environment. While ozone levels are slightly elevated, they still remain within acceptable bounds. This quality of air not only enhances daily living but also underscores the town’s appeal to those seeking a rejuvenating setting. For retirees and expats, this makes Castellana Grotte an attractive choice—balancing serene lifestyle with environmental mindfulness.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Castellana Grotte is accessible via the SS16 and SS172 roads, facilitating regional travel. The nearest airports, Karol Wojtyla in Bari and Papola Casale in Brindisi, are both approximately 40 minutes away. Local train stations provide limited connectivity, scored between four and five out of ten.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Castellana Grotte, situated in the Puglia region of Italy, boasts a rich culinary scene that is primarily rooted in traditional Apulian cuisine. Notable local dishes include orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta) often served with turnip greens, focaccia, burrata cheese, frise, taralli, and panzerotti. The town features a variety of dining establishments, ranging from traditional trattorias to modern eateries, incorporating both local specialties and international influences. Though there are no Michelin-starred restaurants in Castellana Grotte itself, the region of Puglia is recognized for its acclaimed dining. Ultimately, the culinary landscape reflects an authentic Italian experience, underpinned by a wealth of local flavors and broader Mediterranean culinary traditions.
Shopping Overview
Shopping in this area includes a mix of supermarkets, boutique shops, and larger shopping centres. Essential goods are easily accessible within local supermarkets, while boutiques offer unique local products. Notable shopping centres provide a variety of retail options, from fashion to electronics, catering to diverse tastes. Markets often showcase regional delicacies and crafts, appealing to both residents and visitors. Specialty shops enhance the shopping experience with local artisan products, making it a well-rounded shopping environment suitable for expats and retirees.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
In Castellana Grotte, Puglia, notable outdoor activities include Indiana Park, which offers zipline and aerial adventure experiences. The Puglia E-bike Adventure provides guided bike tours through local orchards and historic hilltops, presenting an eco-friendly way to explore the area. Additionally, “Puglia Buggy Escursioni” offers 4WD, ATV, and off-road tours, catering to adventure enthusiasts. These activities highlight the available opportunities for outdoor enjoyment amidst the region’s natural and rural landscapes.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop to explore daily.
– Pleasant climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Access to quality healthcare services in nearby facilities.
– Good air quality enhances overall well-being and health.
– Low unemployment rate offers job opportunities for new residents.
– Integrated community with welcoming locals and expat networks.
– Decent infrastructure for essential services and transport.
– Proximity to beautiful beaches and historic towns.
– Opportunities for local cuisine and culinary experiences.
– Reliable internet connectivity for remote work or leisure.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare quality could be better; room for improvement remains.
– Limited activities for younger expats; quieter lifestyle expected here.
– Public transportation options may be less frequent and convenient.
– Average internet speed may frustrate heavy users or gamers.
– Economic growth potential is modest compared to larger cities.
– Cultural events may feel limited; fewer options than larger towns.
– Some amenities may require travel to nearby cities for better options.
– Language barrier could pose challenges for non-Italian speakers.
– Local attractions may not satisfy everyone’s adventurous spirit.
– Limited shopping options could leave serious shoppers wanting more.
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