Best Beaches in Puglia in June
We rank the 16 beaches to visit in Puglia in June. Vignanotica Beach, Gargano (Italy) comes first with 4.7 / 5, followed by Baia delle Zagare, Lama Monachile.
The sea reaches about 25 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 11 of the 16 have easy access, and 4 are hidden gems.
1Vignanotica Beach, Gargano
Vignanotica, Vieste, Puglia · 4.7 / 5 · Moderate access · about 25 °CVignanotica is a cove of white pebbles at the foot of tall white limestone cliffs on the Gargano coast, south of Vieste.
2Baia delle Zagare
Mattinata, Gargano, Puglia · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °CA pebble cove on the Gargano coast of Puglia, known for its white limestone sea stacks, clear turquoise water and dramatic cliffs backed by pine trees.
3Lama Monachile
Polignano a Mare, Puglia · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA small pebble cove at the foot of Polignano a Mare, framed by tall limestone cliffs and houses built right at the edge.
4Torre dell'Orso Beach
Melendugno, Puglia · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CA wide crescent of pale sand and shallow turquoise water in Salento, guarded by a watchtower and the famous Two Sisters rock stacks.
5Torre Guaceto Beach
Carovigno, Puglia · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °CA long, flat, sandy beach inside the Torre Guaceto marine reserve on the Adriatic coast of Puglia.
6Baia dei Turchi
Otranto, Puglia · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 25 °CA natural bay in Salento, a few kilometres north of Otranto, with fine pale sand, pines and clear shallow water.
7Pescoluse 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.
8Pizzomunno Beach
Vieste, Puglia · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CThe beach of Pizzomunno is a curve of pale sand in Vieste, dominated by a white limestone stack that gives it its name.
9Punta Prosciutto
Porto Cesareo, Salento, Puglia · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CA long sandy beach on the Ionian coast of Salento, backed by dunes and part of a protected area within the Porto Cesareo marine reserve.
10Alimini 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.
11Porto Selvaggio
Puglia · 4.4 / 5 · Challenging access · about 25 °CA rocky cove in a regional park on the Salento coast, with pine woods and turquoise water.
12San Pietro in Bevagna Beach
Manduria, Puglia · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CA long sandy beach on the Ionian coast of Puglia, near Manduria, with a wide open shoreline and gently shelving water.
13Spiaggia della Purita
Gallipoli, Puglia · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CSpiaggia della Purita is a small sandy beach just outside the old town of Gallipoli on the Ionian coast.
14Spiaggia 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.
15Piana 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.
16Baia 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 | Vignanotica Beach, Gargano | Italy | 4.7 | 25 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 2 | Baia delle Zagare | Italy | 4.6 | 24 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 3 | Lama Monachile | Italy | 4.6 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Torre dell'Orso Beach | Italy | 4.6 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Torre Guaceto Beach | Italy | 4.6 | 24 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 6 | Baia dei Turchi | Italy | 4.5 | 25 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 7 | Pescoluse Beach, Salento | Italy | 4.5 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Pizzomunno Beach | Italy | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 9 | Punta Prosciutto | Italy | 4.5 | 25 °C | May–September | Easy |
| 10 | Alimini Beach | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 11 | Porto Selvaggio | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Challenging |
| 12 | San Pietro in Bevagna Beach | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 13 | Spiaggia della Purita | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 14 | Spiaggia di Peschici | Italy | 4.4 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 15 | Piana di Mattinata Beach, Puglia | Italy | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 16 | Baia Verde, Gallipoli | Italy | 4.2 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when the beach usual swimming season covers the month, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated beaches to visit in Puglia in June?
Our top three are Vignanotica Beach, Gargano (4.7 out of 5), Baia delle Zagare (4.6 out of 5), Lama Monachile (4.6 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?
Lama Monachile, Torre dell'Orso Beach, Pescoluse Beach, Salento, Pizzomunno Beach, Punta Prosciutto and 6 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.