Best Sandy Beaches in Puglia
We rank the 11 sandy beaches in Puglia. Torre dell'Orso Beach (Italy) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Torre Guaceto Beach, Baia dei Turchi.
The sea reaches about 25 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 9 of the 11 have easy access, and 2 are hidden gems.
1Torre 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.
2Torre 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.
3Baia 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.
4Pescoluse 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.
5Pizzomunno 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.
6Punta 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.
7Alimini 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.
8San 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.
9Spiaggia 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.
10Spiaggia 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.
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 | Torre dell'Orso Beach | Italy | 4.6 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 2 | Torre Guaceto Beach | Italy | 4.6 | 24 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 3 | Baia dei Turchi | Italy | 4.5 | 25 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 4 | Pescoluse Beach, Salento | Italy | 4.5 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Pizzomunno Beach | Italy | 4.5 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Punta Prosciutto | Italy | 4.5 | 25 °C | May–September | Easy |
| 7 | Alimini Beach | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | San Pietro in Bevagna Beach | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 9 | Spiaggia della Purita | Italy | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 10 | Spiaggia di Peschici | Italy | 4.4 | 24 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 11 | Baia Verde, Gallipoli | Italy | 4.2 | 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 sandy beaches in Puglia?
Our top three are Torre dell'Orso Beach (4.6 out of 5), Torre Guaceto Beach (4.6 out of 5), Baia dei Turchi (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?
Torre dell'Orso Beach, Pescoluse Beach, Salento, Pizzomunno Beach, Punta Prosciutto, Alimini Beach and 4 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.