Best Pebble Beaches in Puglia
We rank the 4 pebble beaches in Puglia. 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. 2 of the 4 have easy access, and 2 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.
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.
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 | Piana di Mattinata Beach, Puglia | Italy | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when the shoreline is mostly of this type, then ranked by our editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated pebble beaches in Puglia?
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, Piana di Mattinata Beach, Puglia have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.