Beaches in the Province of Lecce

Charming Beaches and Coasts

Salento’s coastline features a mix of white sandy beaches on the Ionian Sea and dramatic limestone cliffs along the Adriatic. This selection includes the shallow, turquoise waters of Pescoluse, the historic landing site of Aeneas at Porto Badisco, and the pine-fringed shores of Baia dei Turchi. Key landmarks include 16th-century Spanish watchtowers at Torre Lapillo and Torre Pali, alongside well-equipped beach resorts near Gallipoli and Otranto.

Le Maldive del Salento

Famous for fine white sand and shallow, clear waters in Marina di Pescoluse. The area is characterized by low dunes and is often compared to Caribbean landscapes.

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Spiaggia di Porto Badisco

A small rocky inlet near Otranto, traditionally identified as the first landing place of Aeneas in Italy. It features cold water springs and sea caves.

Baia dei Turchi

Part of the Protected Oasis of Alimini Lakes, this sandy bay is accessible via a pine forest. It historically marks the 1480 landing site of the Ottoman fleet.

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Lido Solero

Beach resort in San Foca featuring sun loungers and dining facilities on a sandy stretch of the Adriatic coast.

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Punta della Suina

Located within the Isola di Sant'Andrea Regional Park, this site offers a mix of rocky outcrops and sandy patches surrounded by Mediterranean scrub.

Aqua Speed

Beach club located in the Alimini area, providing water sports equipment and beach services on the sandy Otranto coast.

Spiaggia Azzurra

Sandy beach resort in the Alimini district north of Otranto, characterized by shallow waters and coastal dunes.

Spiaggia di Sant'Isidoro

Situated within a Marine Protected Area, this shallow bay is sheltered by the small Isola di Sant’Isidoro, creating calm, pool-like conditions.

Mora Mora Beach

Beach club in San Foca offering wooden walkways, sunbeds, and a restaurant set against the Adriatic Sea.

Lido Onda Marina

Beach resort in Torre Pali with views of a 16th-century ruined watchtower that stands partially submerged in the sea.

Lido Sabbioso

Sandy beach facility located on the Ionian coast in Torre Pali, offering standard resort amenities and shallow entry.

Lido Marinelli

Beach club on the rocky coast of Santa Maria di Leuca, featuring wooden platforms for sea access and sunbathing.

Spiaggia di Torre Pali

Sandy beach distinguished by a 16th-century Spanish watchtower situated in the water just a few meters from the shoreline.

Lido Punta Prosciutto

Resort located on a famous stretch of high dunes and white sand within the Palude del Conte Regional Nature Reserve.

Lido Camillo

Established beach facility in Otranto, positioned near the town center with views of the historic walls and harbor.

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Torre Lapillo

A long sandy bay named after the 16th-century St. Thomas Tower. Known for turquoise waters and proximity to local coral reefs.

Emanuele Petrachi / CC BY 3.0

Torre dell'Orso

Crescent-shaped bay famous for the 'Le Due Sorelle' twin sea stacks and a 16th-century coastal watchtower.

Miroslav Molnar / CC BY-SA 4.0

Baia Verde

Sandy beach south of Gallipoli, known for its low dunes and crystal-clear Ionian waters.

Bikini Beach

Beach club in the Baia Verde area of Gallipoli, providing sunbeds and bar services on the sandy Ionian shore.

Alimini

Long sandy stretch north of Otranto, backed by a pine forest and dunes that separate the sea from the Alimini Lakes.

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