Best Beaches with Free Parking in Puglia
We rank the 5 beaches with free parking in Puglia. Pescoluse Beach, Salento (Italy) comes first with 4.5 / 5, followed by Alimini Beach, Spiaggia di Peschici.
The sea reaches about 25 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 5 of the 5 have easy access.
1Pescoluse Beach, Salento
Pescoluse, Salve, Puglia · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CPescoluse is a long beach of fine white sand on the Ionian coast of Salento, often called the Maldives of Salento for its shallow, clear water and pale dunes.
2Alimini Beach
Alimini, Otranto, Puglia · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CA stretch of fine sand and clear, gently sloping water on the Salento coast near Otranto, backed by pine woods and dunes.
3Spiaggia di Peschici
Peschici, Puglia · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CPeschici is a whitewashed hill village on the Gargano coast, and its beach is a long stretch of fine sand below the old town.
4Piana di Mattinata Beach, Puglia
Mattinata, Foggia, Gargano · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CPiana di Mattinata is a long beach of sand and fine pebbles below the town of Mattinata on the Gargano coast of Puglia.
5Baia Verde, Gallipoli
Baia Verde, Gallipoli, Puglia · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CBaia Verde is the beach strip south of the old town of Gallipoli in Puglia, with pale sand, patches of rock and shallow clear water.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pescoluse Beach, Salento | Italy | 4.5 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 2 | Alimini Beach | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Spiaggia di Peschici | Italy | 4.4 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Piana di Mattinata Beach, Puglia | Italy | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Baia Verde, Gallipoli | Italy | 4.2 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when our practical info reports free parking at or near the beach, then ranked by editorial score. Lots can fill early in summer. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated beaches with free parking in Puglia?
Our top three are Pescoluse Beach, Salento (4.5 out of 5), Alimini Beach (4.4 out of 5), Spiaggia di Peschici (4.4 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 25 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Pescoluse Beach, Salento, Alimini Beach, Spiaggia di Peschici, Piana di Mattinata Beach, Puglia, Baia Verde, Gallipoli have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.