Puglia – is the easternmost region of the country. The region has a long coast, washed by two seas – the Adriatic and the Ionian. Cities of the region attract tourists with ancient history, unusual architecture and excellent cuisine. Local beaches also occupy one of the main places in the list of attractions. Here you can choose between sandy and rocky bays. The ranking of the various beaches of Puglia can be found on this page.
Lama Monachile (official name is Cala Porto) is a small public beach in Polignano a Mare, located near the historical center of the city. Enclosed between two rocky walls, the beach is the most photogenic place on the coast of Puglia. Lama Monachile holds the Blue Flag and serves as an example of beach quality, and since 2008, the Red Bull Cliff Diving competition arena.
Peskoluse is the resort star of Salento, which can compete with many famous exotic beaches. No wonder the photogenic and comfortable beach is compared with the Maldives and the Caribbean. He has enough prestigious awards from environmentalists (Blue Flag and 3 Sails) to be among the most popular tourist offers.
The beach of Torre Guaceto is located in the municipality of Carovigno. The sand here is of the highest quality – white, sometimes golden, fine-grained. The coastline, surrounded by dunes and occasionally decorated with dark cliffs, smoothly passes into the seabed. The natural treasures of the reserve are centuries-old olives, green turtles, rare amphibians and birds.
The Grotta della Poesia Natural Pool has inimitable magic. According to National Geographic, it is among the top 10 most beautiful natural reservoirs in the world. Surrounded by picturesque rocky landscapes and filled with the clear blue waters of the Adriatic, the bay guarantees an unforgettable experience. The romantic name is explained by an ancient legend: the beautiful princess loved to swim in the local waters, which inspired poets throughout Puglia to gather in this place and glorify her beauty.
Torre dell'Orso – one of the most beautiful beaches of Puglia, located in the city of Melendugno in the province of Lecce. He has received several environmental awards, including the Blue Flag. Every year, tourists from all over the world storm it, mainly young people and couples.
The small but cozy beach of Santa Maria al Bagno is located on the low and rocky coast of Nardo, between Lido Conchiglia and Santa Caterina. A convenient staircase will allow you to go down to it. Turquoise water, soft sand and wind protection ensure a steady flow of tourists to this place. Shallow water, the absence of large waves, steep cliffs and stones on the sandy bottom attract families with children.
Costa Merlata Beach, also known as Darcena, is a wide strip of sand. The depth of coastal waters here is small for many meters. The territory is under the close supervision of professional rescuers and is carefully cleaned.
Vignanotica is a unique natural phenomenon on the territory of the town of Mattinata. Decoration of the coast are grandiose cliffs of white limestone. Like fantastic giants, they grew out of silver sand mixed with pebbles and thoughtfully bent over the turquoise water.
The small beach of Cala Paura in the center of Polignano a Mare has many chances to become love at first sight for any traveler. Visitors will appreciate the cleanliness and safety of both of its pebble bays, confirmed by the prestigious eco-award – the Blue Flag.
Lido San Giovanni is the first equipped beach in the history of Gallipoli. It was created in the 1960s, 10 km south of the city center. The growing popularity of Lido San Giovanni has led to the extension of its name to an entire urban area.
Margherita di Savoia beach is the pearl of the Adriatic coast. It is located in the town of the same name, in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani. This is one of the most visited beaches of Puglia, which boasts the prestigious Blue Flag. From Italian pediatricians, he received the Green Flag – an award that is awarded to beaches suitable for families with children.
Just a few kilometers from Urgento, you will find the unique Marina San Gregorio beach. In the shallow waters of its picturesque harbor you can find amphorae, vases and other traces of ancient civilizations. Getting to the beach is recommended by car – so you can simultaneously explore the natural virtues of the area.
Sant’Isidoro is the property of the municipality of Nardo. The name of this beach is associated with the watch tower of the same name, built on the shore in the 16th century to prevent pirate landings. Today the tower is the property of the state and is used as summer housing.
15 km north of Otranto, along the rocky coast of the fishing village of San Foca, there are two sandy bays – Brigantini and Delhi Aranchi. They organically look among mysterious caves and columnar cliffs. This is the famous San Fock beach, awarded the Blue Flag and 5 Sails.
Castello – the main beach of the resort of Vieste, which is located on the slopes of the limestone massif, which overlooks the Old Town. The name of the beach is associated with its architectural dominant – Castello Svevo.