Carovigno
Carovigno | |
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| Comune di Carovigno | |
The State Natural Preserve of Torre Guaceto | |
Location of Carovigno | |
| Coordinates: 40°42′N 17°40′E / 40.700°N 17.667°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Province | Brindisi (BR) |
| Frazioni | Pantanagianni, Serranova, Specchiolla, Torre Santa Sabina |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Massimo Lanzillotti |
| Area | |
• Total | 106.62 km2 (41.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 172 m (564 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2017) | |
• Total | 17,120 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Carovignesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 72012 |
| Dialing code | 0831 |
| Patron saint | Maria S.Sma di Belvedere, Sts. James and Philip |
| Saint day | Monday, Tuesday and Saturday after Easter |
| Website | Official website |
Carovigno (Carovignese: Carvìgni; Latin: Carbina) is a town and municipality (Italian: comune) in the province of Brindisi and region of Apulia, in southern Italy. The town of Carovigno has a population of 17,000 residents. Being located in upper Salento, Carovigno is renowned for its production of olive oil. Additionally, the city offers several local opportunities for tourists, including its close proximity to the sea, the beautiful landscapes of Apulia, and the cultural depth of Salento.
Each year Carovigno receives many tourists from several other countries (such as Germany and England). The tourist sector has begun to flourish over the past few years as the city is slowly beginning to develop and neighbouring areas, such as Ostuni, have also recently become popular travel destinations.