39.92° N, 18.39° E
Exposure southeast
Natural channel carved in rock with transparent waters and natural pools.
Today at Canale del Rio the bathing score is 73/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4m, wind 26 km/h, water 30°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Canale del Rio is located in Salento, on the leuca coast, in the Province of Lecce (Puglia). GPS Coordinates: 39.9201° N, 18.3930° 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 Canale del Rio is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Canale del Rio 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.