39.99° N, 18.42° E
Exposure east
Small cove between tall cliffs with freshwater springs and spectacular seabed.
Cala dell'Acquaviva is located in Salento, on the leuca coast, in the Province of Lecce (Puglia). GPS Coordinates: 39.9909° N, 18.4156° E.
To be assessed: the seabed is rocks, so it may be less suitable for small children. Always check with the lifeguard for the specific conditions of the day.
The bathing season in Salento runs from mid-May to mid-October. To avoid the crowds, prefer June and September. The bathing water quality score of Cala dell'Acquaviva is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Cala dell'Acquaviva is reachable by car. Limited parking — arrive early during peak season. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS) for the northern Adriatic coast, Bari (BRI) as an alternative. By train: Lecce station, then local buses.