Puglia Beaches: 3 amazing places you can’t miss during your next trip to Salento

Crystal clear waters and stunning landscapes embraced by the endless charme of Southern Italy: if you are looking for the best Puglia beaches you should definitely keep on reading this article to learn more about three amazing places you can’t miss during your next holidays to Salento.

As you might already know, Puglia is a very long region and Salento represents its southernmost tip.

This beautiful part of the region, which is characterized by olive trees, breathtaking sunsets, and amazing food, is known for being the “land of the two seas”, as it embraces both the Ionian and the Adriatic seas.

Once in Salento you can’t miss the thrill of diving into its blue waters and merge with locals and tourists coming from all over the world.

If choosing where to go in Puglia may sound a little bit too overwhelming at first — there is sooooo much to do and see around here — please follow our tips to make sure you experience the best beaches of the Ionian coast!

Fun facts about Salento beaches: being a peninsula located between two coasts, you should know that the direction of the wind plays a key factor in defining the clearness and stillness of the water.

Hit the Ionian coast when the wind blows from the North — we call it tramontana wind. You will enjoy a fresh, dry breeze as well as a lovely, peaceful swimming experience.

Where to stay in Salento

Wondering where to stay in Salento?

Come visit us At The Aia, an oasis of peace, calm, nature, and sustainability located in the beautiful town of Nardò, just a few kilometers away from the very best Lecce beaches.

Our bed and breakfast offers 7 finely furnished rooms, an outdoor pool, a terrace, free wifi, and a beautiful garden where fresh fruit and vegetables grow. A very yummy breakfast is served every morning.

Enjoy some well deserved calm and relax during one of our wellness events and regenerate your body with the power of the Ionian sea!

Best beaches in Puglia: 3 beautiful destinations along the Ionian coastline of Salento

Gallipoli

You can’t come to Salento without visiting Gallipoli, a beautiful and very traditional fishing village located not too far from Nardò.

Here you will find some of the best beaches in Puglia, Italy, as well as some of the cutest spots where you can take some unforgettable photos to boost your Instagram profile.

One tip of advice? If you are dreaming about visiting Gallipoli, try to book your next holidays to Puglia in May, June or September and avoid July and August, where there are way too many tourists around.

Porto Cesareo Beach

Trust me when I say that Porto Cesareo is by far one of the best places to visit in Puglia.

Come here when the wind blows from the north — we already spoke about the power of tramontana, remember? — and enjoy one of the most beautiful Italian beaches ever.

You will be wondering if you are traveling in the Caribbeans or in the south of Italy.

Don’t worry, because your confusion will not last long; as soon as you will taste your first bite of frisella with fresh tomatoes you will have no more doubts: you are in Puglia and you are just loving it!

Local Tip: If you are renting a car, make sure to drive along the coastline in order to hit the best spots where locals go.

Best beachfront resorts around Porto Cesareo?

Go to “Le Dune and Tabù” if you are looking for a family friendly solution, or hit “Goa Beach” if you are looking for a younger and more party friendly vibe — sunsets at Goa beach are just the best!

Punta Prosciutto Beach

Although the Italian term prosciutto translates the word “ham”, you can relax: during your Puglia holidays you won’t need to swim into an ocean of cured meat!

Take a deep breath if you are a vegetarian — or not — and get ready to explore one of the best beaches in Salento.

Located along the coastal road that connects Porto Cesareo to Torre Lapillo, Punta Prosciutto is an oasis of peace and natural beauty.

The beach here is mostly free — which means that you won’t have to pay for your sun bed and ombrella at one of the way too many beachfront resorts scattered all over Salento, and you will manage to keep your travel expenses on a budget.

Say hello to blue waters, long, sandy beaches and to the scents of the Mediterranean forest surrounding the area.

Punta Prosciutto is well known among locals for being a gay-friendly as well as a family friendly destination.

We hope that this article about the best Puglia beaches along the Ionian coast of Salento will help you planning your next holidays to Puglia.

Come visit us At The Aia, we will be happy to help you living an unforgettable experience!