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Merine
City in Apulia, Italy
Overview
Merine is a charming village in Apulia, Italy, just outside the busy city of Lecce. With a relaxed pace of life, friendly locals, and a picturesque southern Italian atmosphere, it's an ideal place to experience authentic Salento culture away from the crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Italy
Region
Apulia
Population
4,785
Time Zone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.33°, 18.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
84
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,578
Local Cost
$964
Local Income
$1,250
Cashless
55
English
37
Temperature
18.1°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
11.1°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
0.2°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
689 mm
Internet Speed
82 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
24.0
Airport
LCC
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 76 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.
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