Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
359
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
42300
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.
45300
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
90
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.
Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
84
/ 34
Climate Description
Temperate climate with mild winters, warm summers, and evenly distributed rainfall.
Gravina in Puglia
Puglia
This Apulian town features historical sites, Romanesque architecture, and high walkability, but limited beach access.
Summary
Gravina in Puglia, located in the Apulia region, offers a blend of history, culture, and local charm that appeals to foreign expats and retirees. Known for its impressive historical sites like the Gravina Sotterranea, an underground town with caves and ancient structures, and the Basilica Concattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, the town showcases Apulian Romanesque architecture. The nearby Acquedotto Bridge, famous for featuring in notable films, highlights the area’s picturesque setting.
Despite its vibrant cultural backdrop, some challenges exist. Access to healthcare could be a concern with a lower quality percentile, and while the nearest beaches are around 60 km away, the limited proximity may deter beach enthusiasts. However, with a high walkability score, the town encourages exploration on foot, making it suitable for those who prefer an active lifestyle. Internet connectivity is also robust, ensuring good communication lines for expatriates.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop enhances daily life experience.
– Good air quality promotes health and outdoor activities.
– Opportunities for integration in a welcoming local community.
– Moderate healthcare quality with accessible local medical facilities.
– Reasonable infrastructure supports daily commuting and local travel.
– Non-touristic environment offers a peaceful living atmosphere.
– Mild climate suitable for year-round outdoor activities.
– Low unemployment rate encourages community engagement and stability.
– Internet connectivity supports remote work and digital engagement.
– Local cuisine and traditions enrich lifestyle and community experiences.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare quality may require travel for specialized services.
– Public transportation options are somewhat limited for long distances.
– Economic opportunities may be less diverse compared to larger cities.
– Average internet speeds may not support heavy data use.
– Local educational facilities may lack advanced programs and resources.
– Mild climate means occasional humidity, which can be uncomfortable.
– Non-touristic environment may feel isolated for some expats.
– Income rank indicates potential financial limitations for newcomers.
– Cultural experiences may feel repetitive without nearby urban diversity.
– Infrastructure improvements may be slower in rural settings.
Gravina in Puglia Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
42300
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.
45300
Births Per 100 Deaths
80.0
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.
17700
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.
5609 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
58min(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
104min(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
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (Salerno)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
125min(s)
Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport is situated in Pontecagnano Faiano, Italy, and lies 20 kilometres from Salerno and 44 kilometres from the Amalfi Coast, closer than Naples. The airport, with a current runway of 2,000 meters, is gradually resuming services and targets full operations by 2026-2027. It offers seasonal flights to destinations like London, Milan, and resorts in North Africa and Greece, served by airlines including easyJet and British Airways, indicating a focus on leisure travel.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Gravina in Puglia (FAL)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
7min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Gravina in Puglia (FAL) offers the following:
– **Rail lines that stop here:** The primary line serviced is the Ferrovie Appulo Lucane (FAL).
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains:** Key destinations include Bari, Matera, and Altamura.
– **Train operators:** The main operator is Ferrovie Appulo Lucane (FAL), focusing exclusively on regional connections.
– **Frequency of departures:** Trains typically run every 1 to 2 hours depending on the destination and time of day.
– **Train types:** The service primarily consists of regional trains, with no high-speed options available.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Poggiorsini
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
3
Driving Time
17min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Poggiorsini includes the following details:
– **Rail lines that stop here**: The station is serviced by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Direct train services connect Poggiorsini to Gravina in Puglia and Bari, although some routes involve transfers.
– **Train operators**: The main operator for services at this station is Ferrovie Appulo Lucane.
– **Frequency of departures**: The frequency varies, but there are generally six connections to Gravina in Puglia per day. Services to Bari may be less frequent, requiring transfers which can extend travel time significantly.
– **Train types**: The station primarily offers regional train services, and there do not appear to be high-speed train options available.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Altamura (FAL)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
21min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Altamura (FAL) consists mainly of services operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane. The key rail line stopping here is the Altamura – Bari route. Direct trains connect Altamura to several notable destinations including Bari, Matera, and Gravina. The frequency of departures varies, with trains running approximately every hour. The service at Altamura primarily caters to regional travel, and there are no high-speed trains serving this station, focusing instead on local and regional connections.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
6
Bars
1
Cafes
1
Cinemas
0
Dentists
12
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
9
Health Clinics
29
Hiking Trails
20
Historical Sites
119
Libraries
0
Museums
19
Parks
7
Pharmacies
13
Restaurants
99
Shopping Centres
6
Supermarkets
64
Spas
51
Beach
Name
Stabilimento Balneare Nautilus Polaris
Driving Distance
59mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Sellata
Driving Distance
114mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
50
Nearest Hospital Name
Santa Maria del Piede
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
12 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
6
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.
19
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.
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
623
Median
941
Third Quartile
1605
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 50%
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 50%
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
Somewhat Low (21st-30th percentile)
Climate Description
Gravina in Puglia offers a climate that supports both leisurely retirement and active living. Winter brings brief and gentle snowfall, creating picturesque scenes without causing much disruption. Summers are warm, inviting residents and visitors alike to enjoy the abundant sunshine. The shoulder seasons are mild, ideal for outdoor pursuits and exploring the historic surroundings. With rainfall distributed fairly throughout the year, the landscape maintains its lushness, enhancing the town’s appeal for those seeking a tranquil yet vibrant environment. Gravina’s overall temperate weather allows for an engaging lifestyle, harmonizing with both the social and natural aspects of this charming Italian locale.
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.
90
Air Quality Description
Gravina in Puglia, nestled among Italy’s picturesque southern vistas, offers residents enviable air quality. Dominant particulate matters such as PM10 and PM2.5 are considerably low, boding well for those concerned with respiratory health. Nitrogen and sulphur dioxide levels also fall comfortably within recommended health standards. While ozone presence hovers at moderate levels, the overall atmospheric conditions contribute to a setting that supports well-being. This balance of elements renders Gravina an appealing choice for retirees and expats seeking cleaner air without sacrificing the charm and cultural richness of Italian life.
Gravina in Puglia, nestled among Italy’s picturesque southern vistas, offers residents enviable air quality. Dominant particulate matters such as PM10 and PM2.5 are considerably low, boding well for those concerned with respiratory health. Nitrogen and sulphur dioxide levels also fall comfortably within recommended health standards. While ozone presence hovers at moderate levels, the overall atmospheric conditions contribute to a setting that supports well-being. This balance of elements renders Gravina an appealing choice for retirees and expats seeking cleaner air without sacrificing the charm and cultural richness of Italian life.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Gravina in Puglia is accessible via the A14 and SS96 roads, connecting it to key cities in the region. The nearest airport is Bari, followed by Brindisi. Rail services are limited, with nearby train stations scoring 5 and 3 for connectivity, respectively, reflecting moderate transport options.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Gravina in Puglia boasts a rich culinary scene steeped in tradition, characterized by local dishes that are integral to Puglian culture. The region is known for its handmade pasta, particularly orecchiette, as well as hearty fare such as ciceri e tria, a combination of chickpeas and pasta. Other regional specialties include bombette pugliese (stuffed meat rolls), melanzane ripiene (stuffed eggplants), and the renowned burrata cheese. The town offers a variety of dining options, ranging from traditional trattorias to modern eateries featuring regional innovations. While the international dining influence is moderate, Italian cuisine dominates the landscape, with local restaurants occasionally incorporating elements from Mediterranean and global cuisines. Currently, there are no Michelin-starred restaurants in Gravina in Puglia, which means the dining experience, while authentic and diverse, remains rooted in local tradition rather than high-end gastronomy.
Shopping Overview
Shopping in the area is primarily centred around farmers’ markets, art galleries, and specialty shops offering unique gifts and local products. Fresh produce can be found at various outdoor markets, while boutiques feature artisanal goods and regional crafts. Additionally, there are opportunities to explore art through galleries that showcase local talent. This diverse range of options caters to both everyday needs and niche interests, providing a comprehensive shopping experience.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Gravina in Puglia offers a variety of outdoor activities, notable trails include Via Peuceta, Segment 6, a challenging 18.8-mile trek estimated to take 7 hours and 25 minutes. Serra Lamascesciola provides a moderate 5.7-mile hike, while Pulicchio di Gravina offers a simpler 2.3-mile route. The region is part of the Alta Murgia National Park, a renowned area for trekking and natural exploration. The park offers expansive landscapes for hiking enthusiasts.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop enhances daily life experience.
– Good air quality promotes health and outdoor activities.
– Opportunities for integration in a welcoming local community.
– Moderate healthcare quality with accessible local medical facilities.
– Reasonable infrastructure supports daily commuting and local travel.
– Non-touristic environment offers a peaceful living atmosphere.
– Mild climate suitable for year-round outdoor activities.
– Low unemployment rate encourages community engagement and stability.
– Internet connectivity supports remote work and digital engagement.
– Local cuisine and traditions enrich lifestyle and community experiences.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare quality may require travel for specialized services.
– Public transportation options are somewhat limited for long distances.
– Economic opportunities may be less diverse compared to larger cities.
– Average internet speeds may not support heavy data use.
– Local educational facilities may lack advanced programs and resources.
– Mild climate means occasional humidity, which can be uncomfortable.
– Non-touristic environment may feel isolated for some expats.
– Income rank indicates potential financial limitations for newcomers.
– Cultural experiences may feel repetitive without nearby urban diversity.
– Infrastructure improvements may be slower in rural settings.
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