The different types of beaches in Puglia
The experience on Puglia's beaches becomes even more fascinating thanks to the extraordinary variety of landscapes and features. You'll find sand and pebble beaches, but also winding dunes and striking cliffs. The rock formations along the coast blend gently with the gentle sound of the waves lapping against them.
The unique geographical location of this region is reflected in its microclimates and local climatic conditions. Wind, in particular, is a predominant element, especially in Salento, famous for "the sun, the sea and the wind." This frequent wind makes some beaches ideal for water sports that require wind for a rewarding experience.
Where to go depending on the winds
If you're looking for calm waters during tramontana, we recommend heading to the Adriatic coast, especially in Salento, where you can enjoy enchanting places such as Torre Sant'Andrea, Porto Badisco and Porto Miggiano. Along the Ionian coast, on the other hand, you will find renowned destinations such as Pescoluse (the Maldives of Salento), Gallipoli and Porto Selvaggio.
To deal with the west wind, favorite destinations include Alimini, Ciolo and Santa Maria di Leuca. In the presence of sirocco, however, we recommend opting for the Adriatic coast, especially the Torre dell'Orso area. To help you choose among the beautiful beaches of Puglia, here's a breakdown by geographical area.
The most beautiful beaches in the Tremiti Islands
Gorgeous Apulian beaches at the Gargano.
- Lido del Sole (Rodi Garganico, sandy)
- Baia delle Zagare (Mattinata, sandy)
- Cala San Felice (Vieste, rocky)
- Torre Mileto (San Nicandro Garganico, sandy)
- Baia di Manaccora (Peschici, rocky)
- San Menaio (Vico del Gargano, sandy)
- Zaiana Bay (Peschici, sandy)
- Porto Greco (Vieste, rocky)
- Vieste Lunga beach (Vieste, sandy)
- Baia dei Campi (Vieste, rocky)
- Cala della Pergola (Vieste, rocky)
- Beaches of the localities of Macchia (sandy),
- Mattinata (with white pebbles),
- Mattinatella (sandy),
- Vignanotica (pebbles),
- Pugnochiuso,
- Baia di Campi,
- Cala san Felice,
- Manacore Bay,
- San Menaio,
- Rodi Garganico,
- Beaches near the lakes of Lesina and Varano.
- Finally, we mention the beaches and seabed of the Tremiti Islands.
Apulian beaches in the Gulf of Manfredonia
- Diomede Beach (Manfredonia, also called Castello because it is located just below the Swabian Angevin castle, sandy, with equipped lidos and free beaches)
- "Acqua di Cristo" cliff (Manfredonia, rocky, with rocky cliffs and suggestive water springs. There are also two bathing establishments, one of which has a swimming pool)
- Siponto beaches (sandy with gradual seabed, both equipped and free, with countless services including restaurants, bars, etc.)
- Riviera del Sud (from Manfredonia to Zapponeta, entirely sandy, with equipped lidos, resorts and free beaches, Mediterranean scrub and sloping seabed)
The most beautiful beaches in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani
- Margherita di Savoia (Barletta, sandy)
- Trani (Trani, sandy)
- Bisceglie: Macello beach and Grotte di Ripalta (Bisceglie, pebbly)
Bari's coziest beaches
- Polignano a mare, Lama Monachile (pebbles, rocky)
- Capitolo (Monopoli, sandy)
- Giovinazzo (sandy)
- Cala Porto Rosso (Monopoli, sandy)
- Lido Santo Stefano (Monopoli, sandy)
The most spectacular beaches in the province of Brindisi
- Torre Pozzelle (Ostuni, sandy)
- Lido Morelli (Ostuni, sandy)
- Torre Santa Sabina (Carovigno, sandy)
- Lido Specchiolla (Carovigno, mixed sandy and rocky)
The most fascinating beaches in the province of Lecce or Salento.
- Torre dell'Orso (Melendugno, sandy)
- Baia dei Turchi (Otranto, sandy)
- Marina di Pescoluse (Ionian, sandy)
- Punta Pizzo (Gallipoli, Ionian, sandy and rocky)
- Isola dei Conigli (Porto Cesareo, sandy)
- Punta Prosciutto (Porto Cesareo, sandy)
- Torre Sant'Andrea (Melendugno, rocky)
- Alimini (Otranto, sandy)
- Porto Badisco (Otranto, sandy)
- Santa Cesarea Terme (Lecce, rocky)
- Castro marina (Castro, rocky)
- Ciolo locality (Gagliano del Capo, rocky)
- Marina di Felloniche (Santa Maria di Leuca, sandy)
- Torre di San Giovanni (Ugento, sandy)
- Porto Selvaggio (Nardò, mixed sandy and rocky)
- Porto Cesareo (Lecce, sandy)
- Torre Lapillo (Porto Cesareo, sandy)
A tour of Taranto's best beaches
- Marina di Ginosa (Ginosa, sandy)
- Alaya Beach (Maruggio, sandy)
- Castellaneta Marina (Taranto, sandy)
