Why San Vito dei Normanni?
The city of warm-hearted people, turquoise ocean vistas, and the best Mediterranean food!
In Puglia's sunny Salento, just a half-hour from the city of Brindisi, San Vito dei Normanni sits amidst the olive groves and grape vines only a few minutes from the Adriatic Sea. The tight web of streets hide baroque-style churches, palazzi, and a castle, along with a host of excellent restaurants, caffes and pizzerias. There are many delights lurking in the lanes here.
What to see? The castle, of course. Called Castello Dentice or Castello di San Vito, its square tower is distinct and it sits on the piazza. It once had a drawbridge. The Olive Oil Museum, the Villa Comunale park, the Church of San Giovanni, a baroque beauty. The Museo Diffuso of Castello d'Alceste is outside town, an open air museum and 6th century BC archeology site. Explore the town, experience the Pugliese hospitality, enjoy sitting at a cafe with a coffee and pastry, or glass of local wine and snacks, and of find the hidden corners of this town. There are lots of restaurants to taste the area's produce and delicious fare. And the Adriatic Sea is just a few minutes away. The Torre Guaceto is a Marine Protected Area. Surrounding towns, like Carovigno and Ostuni, are in reach, and interesting. The city of Brindisi is close at hand, too.
Cafés
My favourite Cafés in San Vito
Café Noir
Wonderful place with attention to details, fantastic breakfast and aperitif, fullbodied coffee, nice and friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere and warm-hearted local customers. A great discovery, I can recommend it to everyone!
Address:
Via 25 Luglio, 141, 72019 San Vito dei Normanni BR, Italy
What I like about it:
I recently went to one of the two bars, ice cream parlors; It is excellent, the exercise is well maintained. A selection of lots of different flavors.
Café Elle
The Italian pizzeria impressed me with its excellent pizza. The combination of crispy dough and high-quality ingredients gives the pizzas an authentic taste. It's hard to find a delicious pizza for under 10€ anywhere else.
Address:
Via Francesco, 16, 72019 San Vito dei Normanni BR, Italy
What I like about it:
The staff is extremely friendly and attentive, making the visit a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Absolutely recommended for pizza lovers!
Café WhyNot
The Italian pizzeria left a lasting impression on me with its superb pizza. The blend of crispy crust and top-notch ingredients gives the pizzas an authentic flavor. Finding a delectable pizza for under 10€ is a rare treat.
Address:
Via Carovigno, 62, 72019 San Vito dei Normanni BR, Italy
What I like about it:
The staff is exceptionally friendly and attentive, ensuring a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Highly recommended for pizza enthusiasts!