How to spend top weekend in Brindisi - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Visit the Waterpark

You can go to the city of Cellino San Marco during your holiday in Brindisi. Water Entertainment Park "Carrisiland resort" is located here. It is divided into two entertainment areas. They are called "Bosco" and "Divertimenti". There is also an Aquapark here. You need to pay 13 euros to get into both entertainment areas. You will pay the same amount for a visit to the Aquapark.

You will be in a wooded zone with an area of 300 thousand square kilometers going to the Bosco area. You will walk or go by train here. You will see the jungle and the village of Tarzan. You will also visit a small zoo, a forest fairy tales world and a park with dinosaurs, which dates back to the Jurassic period. You will be on the territory of 100 thousand square kilometers visiting the Divertimenti entertainment area.

You will feel like a real cowboy here, plunged into the atmosphere of the Wild West. You will ride a horse or pony and go on horseback to the village of Indians. You will also take part in competitions on a mechanical bull and dance at a party of pirates. You will find a variety of water activities in the Aquapark. Its area is 30 thousand square kilometers. For example, you can swim in the pool and ride on a variety of slides. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Observation Deck of the Italian Sailor Monument

Pay attention to the monument to the Italian sailors who died during the First World War. It was installed in 1933 on the Viale Duca Degli Abruzzi. The monument is made of reinforced concrete. It is covered with limestone of golden color. It is shaped like a wheel. The height of the monument is 53 meters. If you enter this memorial, you can walk through the exhibition halls. You will see items of historical value here.

You will also have the opportunity to visit the chapel to look at the memorial plates. The names of the dead sailors are written on them. You will see the Madonna sculpture when you reach the top of the monument by elevator. You will also stand on the observation deck. There are guns and anchors here. They were taken from ships belonging to Austria-Hungary. You will also enjoy the beautiful panorama of Brindisi and the city's port.

Get Adrenaline Rush during Diving

Brindisi is located on a small promontory. The sea washes it on both sides. You can relax on the beautiful beach or contact the professionals. They will share their knowledge with you in one of the many diving schools. They are open at hotels and located on the coast. You will be able to go on a journey to the seabed in calm weather when you learn to scuba dive.

You will be taken by inflatable boat to the main dive site. You will see the sandy bottom, algae forming meadows, underwater caves, corals, seahorses, shellfish and a variety of fish such as herring, big tuna, and dorado during an underwater walk. You will also see ships sunk in ancient times, ancient anchors and fragments of huge amphorae. You will also get the opportunity to dive at night.

Excursion to the Cave Church of San Biagio

The cave Church of San Biagio is located near Brindisi. Italo-Byzantine monks lived here from the 12th to the 15th centuries. It is the largest cave settlement in the region. It is a room with a rectangular shape. You can go there for a tour. There are 2 entrances leading to the Church. The priest entered the altar through one of them. The congregation entered the Church through another. You will look at the fresco painting here. This is the only thing that has survived to the present day. It was created by interpreting Byzantine Orthodox samples in local traditions. You will also see niches used in the Liturgy and inscriptions made in Greek.