From Brindisi Airport to Torre Guaceto
The reserve lies about 20 km from Brindisi Airport and about 112 km from Bari Airport. These are round figures, not a route. Brindisi station is also about 20 km away, Carovigno station about 8 km and Bari station about 99 km.
There is no direct airport shuttle to the reserve. The shuttle at Torre Guaceto belongs to the car park and runs between the car park and the beach, and the airport bus goes into Brindisi. If you would rather not drive, a guided walk or bike tour can be a good way to fill the day once you have arrived.
How to get there compared
Pick the row that fits your arrival.
| Option | From | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Car | Brindisi Airport, Bari Airport | About 20 km from Brindisi, 112 km from Bari. Take the SS379 to the exit for Torre Guaceto and Punta Penna Grossa |
| Airport bus plus taxi | Brindisi Airport | The airport bus stops in Brindisi, not at the reserve. From there you need a taxi |
| Train plus bus | Brindisi station | No direct train to the reserve. Carovigno station is about 8 km away |
| Taxi | Airport or station | Agree the price before you start |
For most visitors a rental car from the airport is the easiest choice, because the parking is the starting point for the beach. Without a car, plan the last leg by taxi and agree a return time.
Day trips and tours near Brindisi Airport
Guided walks, bike tours and day trips in Puglia, with live prices and availability. Some start in Brindisi or Ostuni, so check the meeting point.
Torre Guaceto parking and the shuttle
2026 season, starting on 6 June.
Fees per vehicle and day
Car €8, motorbike €4, camper €8, coach €32. The camper fee is not a permit to stay overnight. Parking is not an entry ticket: walking into the reserve is free.
Gate hours
The gate is open daily from 08:00 to 19:30, and the lido from 09:00 to 19:00. The last shuttle leaves around 19:20, so plan to be at the shuttle stop by then. Check the current timetable before you go.
Park and ride
The car park has about 500 spaces. The shuttle between the car park and the beach is included for parking customers. Services start in June, so check what is open if you visit outside the summer season.
Walk or cycle instead
A signed path of 1.2 to 1.4 km leads from the gate to Punta Penna Grossa, about 20 minutes. Bicycles can use it. Rental is offered in the area in general, but ask for current rates and pick-up points.
Punta Penna Grossa →Paying
You pay at the machine on site, in cash or by card.
Lido package
One umbrella and two sunbeds cost €35 for a full day or €25 for half a day in June and September, and €40 or €30 in July and August.
The Brindisi airport bus, train and taxi
The airport bus line AP connects Brindisi Airport, Brindisi station, the center and Costa Morena. It runs daily, about every 30 minutes, and the ride between airport and station takes 10 to 15 minutes. Service runs from about 05:00 to 00:15. It has no stop at Torre Guaceto.
A single ticket costs about €1.10 to €1.20, and buying it from the driver costs more, around €2. Check the fare at the stop. The train and bus combination from Brindisi station to the airport takes around 15 minutes, and the two parts are separate tickets. There is no train to the reserve itself.
For a taxi, ask for a fixed price for the trip to the gate.
The road and the entrances
Which exit leads where.
North entrance
Take the SS379 exit for Torre Guaceto and Punta Penna Grossa and follow the coastal road. The gate is outside the protected area, and you continue by shuttle or on the signed path.
South entrance, Apani
Further south the SS379 has an exit for Apani. Parking fees and shuttle services at the north gate do not automatically apply here.
Visitor center, Serranova
For the visitor center Al Gawsit use the exit for Serranova. It is a few kilometers from the protected area and not the beach car park.
No driving in the reserve
Motor vehicles are not allowed in the reserve, so you cannot drive to the tower. Dogs and drones are not allowed either.
Getting to Torre Guaceto: frequently asked questions
How far is Torre Guaceto from Brindisi Airport?
About 20 km. The figure is a round value and not a route, so use your navigation with the gate as the destination.
Is there a shuttle from Brindisi Airport to Torre Guaceto?
No direct shuttle. The airport bus line AP goes to Brindisi station and the center. The shuttle at the reserve runs from the car park to the beach.
How much is parking at Torre Guaceto?
€8 per car and day, €4 for a motorbike, €8 for a camper and €32 for a coach in the 2026 season. The shuttle is included for parking customers.
Can I get there by train?
Not directly. Carovigno station is about 8 km from the reserve and Brindisi station about 20 km. You need a taxi or a car for the last part.
Can I walk or cycle from the car park?
Yes. A signed path of 1.2 to 1.4 km leads to Punta Penna Grossa and takes about 20 minutes.
Is this the official Torre Guaceto website?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It is not run by the reserve, its management consortium or the municipality of Carovigno.