40.01° N, 18.43° E
Exposure east
Castro is located in Salento, in the Capo di Leuca area, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 44 km from Lecce (44 minutes by car).
The nearest beaches are Grotta Zinzulusa and Baia di Porto Miggiano.
GPS coordinates: 40.0114° N, 18.4340° E
How To Get ThereSeaside village with a picturesque harbour, equipped cliffs and the Zinzulusa cave.
Today at Castro the bathing score is 64/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.4m, wind 23 km/h, water 35°C. Better to choose another beach. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Castro is located in Salento, in the Capo di Leuca area, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 44 km from Lecce (44 minutes by car). GPS Coordinates: 40.0114° N, 18.4340° 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 Castro is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Castro is reachable by car. Parking available in the area. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS) for the northern Adriatic coast, Bari (BRI) as an alternative. By train: Lecce station, then local buses.
Castro is about 44 km from Lecce, roughly 44 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.