Thanks. I'm trying to work out where old town begins, coming from Martina Franca so that I can choose closest parking. Will probably go with a parcheggio as we are very nervous drivers and quite intimidated by traffic in towns. Can you help with a suggestion?

I am pretty sure we typically parked along Via Manzoni or Via Pozzo la Serra. Look at google maps and zoom in until you see the Comune and post office. There was typically street parking along there. You will know when you are close because you ascend a hill. Maybe the first time, just take the first available spot you see--you will have to walk more, but you will get your bearings. And you can always move the car closer.

You can also search for parking and make a beeline for the parcheggio, but it's really not that bad--it's tiny!

That's very helpful thanks. We have been a bit worried by ztl zones and unfortunately ended up with a largish hire car as travelling as 4 and are also worried about street parking. Streets so narrow scared of getting the car scratched. We had a tense experience in Lecce which has dented our confidence somewhat.

Take heart--Lecce is the worst place to drive in Puglia by far! Everyday as we returned to town, I called one particular oval traffic circle "traffic anarchy"--but in the small villages of the Itria Valley it is totally different. My husband picked a small SUV on our second trip and I looked at him like he was crazy, but it really was nice when driving in torrential downpours. Just stick to the edge of town and you'll be fine--enjoy!

Thanks!