39.92° N, 18.39° E
Exposure southeast
Canale del Rio is located in Salento, in the Capo di Leuca area, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 51 km from Lecce (51 minutes by car).
The nearest beaches are Grotta del Carmine and Marina Serra.
GPS coordinates: 39.9201° N, 18.3930° E
How To Get ThereNatural channel carved in rock with transparent waters and natural pools.
Today at Canale del Rio the bathing score is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.1m, wind 10 km/h, water 34°C. Go to the beach now. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Canale del Rio is located in Salento, in the Capo di Leuca area, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 51 km from Lecce (51 minutes by car). 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.
Canale del Rio is about 51 km from Lecce, roughly 51 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.