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Pulo di Altamura

Altamura, Italy

Nature

A huge karst sinkhole about half a kilometre across in the stony Alta Murgia plateau. A viewpoint on the rim is reached by a country road.

Nearest town
Altamura, Italy
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
40.8950, 16.5430

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Castles and ravines of the Alta Murgia – Trani cathedral transcept© Adbar · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Castles and ravines of the Alta Murgia

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Gravina aqueduct bridge – a stone walkway leading to a castle under a cloudy skyPhoto by Joshua Kettle on Unsplash
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Castel del Monte BW 2016-10-14 13-04-18 stitch© Berthold Werner · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Agriturismo FasanoMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Pulo di Altamura
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  • Agriturismo Le MatinelleMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Pulo di Altamura · 15 pitches
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  • Area Camper Via ScarlattiMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Pulo di Altamura · 20 pitches
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  • Area Camper MateraMotorhome stopover
    25 km from Pulo di Altamura
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  • Sosta camper via MinghettiMotorhome stopover
    25 km from Pulo di Altamura · 10 pitches
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  • KartodromoMotorhome stopover
    25 km from Pulo di Altamura
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All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Pulo di Altamura?

Pulo di Altamura is in Altamura, Italy, at GPS 40.8950, 16.5430. It is about 14 km from Gravina in Puglia.

Can you camp near Pulo di Altamura?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area Camper Frantoio oleario perniola, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Pulo di Altamura?

Pulo di Altamura is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Castles and ravines of the Alta Murgia.

What is there to see near Pulo di Altamura?

Places worth a stop nearby: Gravina aqueduct bridge (13 km), Sassi di Matera (26 km), Belvedere Murgia Timone (26 km) and Castel del Monte (31 km).

When is the best time to visit Pulo di Altamura?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)