40.03° N, 18.45° E
Exposure southeast
Cala Porticciolo is located in Salento, in the Capo di Leuca area, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 43 km from Lecce (43 minutes by car).
The nearest beaches are Santa Cesarea Terme and Cala Fontanelle.
GPS coordinates: 40.0331° N, 18.4542° E
How To Get ThereSmall rocky inlet with emerald waters set in the jagged coastline.
Today at Cala Porticciolo the bathing score is 83/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.1m, wind 8 km/h, water 30°C. Go to the beach now. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Cala Porticciolo is located in Salento, in the Capo di Leuca area, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 43 km from Lecce (43 minutes by car). GPS Coordinates: 40.0331° N, 18.4542° 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 Porticciolo is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Cala Porticciolo 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.
Cala Porticciolo is about 43 km from Lecce, roughly 43 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.