Beaches in Puglia

You’ll find the most beautiful beaches in Puglia here. Puglia is a real paradise for anyone who wants to bask in the sun, or for travellers who love unspoilt nature. The beaches in Puglia offer incredibly beautiful landscapes, including fine sandy bays, and pebbly coves, as well as imposing white cliffs and lush Mediterranean vegetation. Fall in love with these incredible beaches during an unforgettable holiday.

Sandy Beaches

There are sandy beaches all along Puglia’s coastline, but the majority are found in the south, in Salento. Discover the sandy beaches in Puglia with their shallow, gentle waters and many lidos that offer great facilities for children, but are super for adults too.

Pizzomunno Beach

Close to Vieste’s port, this beautiful beach has fine golden sand and is around 3 km long. It is surrounded by white cliffs on top of which is the old fortified...

Margherita di Savoia Beach

This long beach with fine, bronze sand is the widest beach on the Tavoliere coast, and is one of the most evocative on the whole Adriatic sealine. 

Baia dei Turchi

Baia dei Turchi is a wild and unspoilt beach that you can only reach by foot. It is inside the protected area of the Almini lakes. It’s a charming place with bays...

Alimini Beach

Found to the north of Otranto, this beach is 6 km long and is set in scented Mediterranean vegetation. The shallow waters are crystal clear making them ideal for...

Porto Badisco

A small inlet along the coast between Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca, enveloped in the colours and aromas of Mediterranean brush scrub. Perfect for a different...

Marina di Pescoluse

One of Salento’s jewels, this long trail of white sand and suns is surrounded by transparent waters with unique colours. It’s so charming that it has been called...

Lido Marini

Ideal for families with children, this beach has clear, shallow waters and is perfect for a chilled-out day on the beach. Sunbathe lying on golden sand and look...

San Pietro in Bevagna

The picturesque San Pietro in Bevagna beach is found in the Murge area, and has white sand dunes and low cliffs. Wild vegetation surrounds the beach, giving it an...

Torre Lapillo

White sand, blue seas, incredible seabeds, marvellous corals, sandy bays. This is Torre Lapilo, one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Salento. 

Chidro Beach

The Chidro river comes out into the warm Ionian Sea, creating a unique natural environment. The beach is divided by the river which creates a basin of fresh water...

Campomarino Beach

Among the incredible beaches along the Ionic coast, there’s also Campomarino to enjoy. It’s as if you’re in the Caribbean, with soft sand, turquoise waters, and...

Punta Suina

Gallipoli has a long coast which alternates low cliffs and soft sandy beaches. Look out from the pine woods over the crystal-clear water. It’s a little slice of...

Don’t Miss

Here are a few highly recommended activities that let you live an authentic experience during your holiday under the sun in Puglia.

Turtles at Torre Guaceto Reserve

In the Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve, you can experience a real, emotional connection with nature by visiting the sea turtle rescue centre.

Windsurfing and Kitesurfing at Pilone

The area not too far from Ostuni in the Valle d’Itria, is beloved by fans of water sports such as windsurfing thanks to the form of the coastline, the sandy seabed, and the great currents.

Sunset at Gallipoli

Sunset at Gallipoli is something you can’t miss. Take in the view from the evocative beach della Purità, close to the town centre, or from Baia Verde with its natural and wild atmosphere.

Lunch or Dinner on a Trabuucco

These ancient fishing structures in Gargano Park are now completely restructured and carefully cared for as restaurants. You can enjoy incredible local Puglian dishes, with fish specialties being a firm favourite.

Rocky Beaches, Cliffs & Caves

Discover the hidden coves, rocky bays, ravines, and caves that are dotted along the coastline in Puglia. Unspoilt, wild nature of rare beauty awaits you, where the sunshine and natural colors catch your eye and transport you to a place between dreams and reality.

Baia delle Zagara and di Vignanotica

These two beaches are the most beautiful and well known in Gargano. They have spectacular white cliffs and sea stacks that spring up from the clear sea and create a fantastic contrast of colours to enjoy.

Cala Tre Buchi

The bays near Monopoli are small and well-hidden and are a true paradise to discover. Take a stroll along the rocky coast and you’ll reach these three bays (known...

Cala Paura

Cala Paura near Polignano a Mara is a picturesque corner of paradise with its pebbly bays and traditional boats from the old port. 

Grotta della Poesia

You can find this incredible natural swimming pool – one of the most beautiful in the world – in Melendugno, in Lecce province. This magical place is perfect for...

Porto Miggiano

The bay at Porto Miggiano is also known as the beach of 100 steps. To reach the beach you have to walk down around 100 steps, but you’ll then find yourself in an...

Cala dell’Acquaviva

Between Casto and Marina di Marrittima on the Salento coast, this incredible cove has cool water and unspoilt nature. This beach is a must for anyone who loves getting...

Porto Selvaggio

This beach – inside Porto Selvaggio Natural Park – along the Ionian-Salento coast, is rocky. Thanks to this the water is crystal-clear and the sea beds are rich...

Blue Flag Beaches

Here are some wonderful Blue Flag beaches in Puglia. Every year the internationally recognised Blue Flag beaches list the places with clean waters, great facilities, and sustainable management.

Rodi Garganico

These golden beaches – Ponente and Levante – have been Blue Flag beaches since 2022. Don’t miss Rodi Garganico, a own perched on a promontory with olive trees and...

Torre dell’Orso

Known as the Caribbean of Salento, Torre dell’Orso doesn’t need an introduction. Roca and Torre Sant’Andrea are also Blue Flag beaches in Salento, both with incredible...

Ugento

Torre San Giovanni, Torre Mozza and Lido Marini are the beaches in this area that were named Blue Flag beaches in 2022 for the quality of the water, but also for...

Castro Marina

Hundreds of ancient caves are found in the clear waters of Castro Marina. You can visit some of them – like Zinzulusa cave – a real jewel that is simply breathtaking. 

Polignano a Mare

San Vito beach, just a few kilometres from Polignano a Mare offers an incredible view and location. There’s even a 10th century abbey that is now a great restaurant. 

Torre Canne

The white beach at Torre Canne, with its soft sand and clear, shallow waters, is the ideal place to relax with family and friends by the sea. 

Marina di Ginosa and Castellaneta Marina

Both beaches are in Taranto province and have been Blue Flag beaches for years thanks to the environmental quality, the clear water, and clean sea beds.

Monopoli

From Cala Paradiso to the Capitolo coast, the crystal clear colour of the water and the presence of caves and hidden bays offer an incredible place to either relax, or go diving.

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Do you need some help to get around? Take a look at our map to find the best beaches in Puglia.

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