Beaches in the province of Lecce
QualeSpiaggia calculates a sea score for 100 beaches in the province of Lecce, in 26 municipalities. By sea: 54 on the Adriatic Sea and 46 on the Ionian Sea. Most beaches: Otranto (18), Porto Cesareo (10) and Gallipoli (9). From north to south they range from Zona Canuta beach (Squinzano) to Baia delle Sirene (Gagliano del Capo).
Best today
Lido Frascone
Lido dell' Ancora
Torre San Isidoro
La Strea
Scala di Furno
Spiaggia La Triglia
Spiaggia di Sant'Isidoro
Torre Squillace
Baia degli dei
Baia dei Turchi
Baia dei Turchi Sabbia
Baia delle Sirene
Beaches in the province of Lecce in numbers
Otranto: 18 beaches, mostly sandy (50% where the seabed is known), mainly facing northeast. Porto Cesareo: 10 beaches, mostly sandy (100% where the seabed is known), mainly facing south. Gallipoli: 9 beaches, mostly sandy (100% where the seabed is known), mainly facing west. Nardò: 8 beaches, mainly facing west. Melendugno: 7 beaches, mostly sandy (57% where the seabed is known), mainly facing northeast. Santa Cesarea Terme: 6 beaches, mostly rocky (100% where the seabed is known), mainly facing southeast.
Where we know the seabed (94 of 100 beaches) there are 57 sandy, 33 rocky, 2 with a mixed seabed and 2 pebble. Most are sandy (61%).
Water quality: 97 of 97 beaches with an EEA monitoring point are rated excellent (100%, 2025 season).
The beaches mostly face southwest (23 beaches) and northeast (22 beaches). With the Mistral (NW) 24 of 100 beaches are sheltered: those facing southeast. Municipalities with the most sheltered beaches: Santa Cesarea Terme and Otranto. When the Sirocco (SE) blows, the beaches facing northwest stay sheltered: 7 of 100. Municipalities with the most sheltered beaches: Gallipoli and Nardò.
Landmark beaches: Baia Verde, Frassanito, San Giorgio, Spiaggia di Sant'Isidoro and Alimini.
Today (afternoon) the highest score is 67/100, at Lido Frascone (Nardò). 3 of 100 beaches are in good or perfect condition today (at least 65/100).
Beach map
All 100 beaches
Coastal municipalities
Alessano, Alliste, Andrano, Castrignano del Capo, Castro, Corsano, Diso, Gagliano del Capo, Gallipoli, Lecce, Melendugno, Morciano di Leuca, Nardò, Otranto, Patù, Porto Cesareo, Racale, Salve, Santa Cesarea Terme, Squinzano, Taviano, Tiggiano, Trepuzzi, Tricase, Ugento and Vernole.
Holiday areas
Salento: areas and guides
Frequently asked questions
How many beaches are there in the province of Lecce?
We monitor 100, in 26 municipalities. Municipalities with the most beaches: Otranto (18) and Porto Cesareo (10).
Where to swim with the Mistral in the province of Lecce?
At the beaches facing southeast, where the Mistral blows from inland: there are 24. For example Alimini, Baia Mulino d'acqua and Baia delle Sirene.
Where to swim with the Sirocco in the province of Lecce?
At the beaches facing northwest, where the Sirocco blows from inland: there are 7. For example Lido Pizzo, Punta della Suina and Rivabella.
Which are the sandy beaches in the province of Lecce?
There are 57 beaches with a sandy seabed, including Baia Verde, Frassanito and San Giorgio.