Easiest Beaches to Reach in Puglia
We rank the 11 easy-access beaches in Puglia. Lama Monachile (Italy) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Torre dell'Orso Beach, Pescoluse Beach, Salento.
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 11 have easy access.
1Lama 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.
2Torre 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.
3Pescoluse 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.
4Pizzomunno 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.
5Punta 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.
6Alimini 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.
7San 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.
8Spiaggia 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.
9Spiaggia 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.
10Piana 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.
11Baia 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 | Lama Monachile | Italy | 4.6 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 2 | Torre dell'Orso Beach | Italy | 4.6 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Pescoluse Beach, Salento | Italy | 4.5 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Pizzomunno Beach | Italy | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Punta Prosciutto | Italy | 4.5 | 25 °C | May–September | Easy |
| 6 | Alimini Beach | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | San Pietro in Bevagna Beach | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Spiaggia della Purita | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 9 | Spiaggia di Peschici | Italy | 4.4 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 10 | Piana di Mattinata Beach, Puglia | Italy | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 11 | Baia Verde, Gallipoli | Italy | 4.2 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when our access rating is Easy (a short, flat walk or direct road access), then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated easy-access beaches in Puglia?
Our top three are Lama Monachile (4.6 out of 5), Torre dell'Orso Beach (4.6 out of 5), Pescoluse Beach, Salento (4.5 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.