40.01° N, 18.43° E
Exposure east
Seaside village with a picturesque harbour, equipped cliffs and the Zinzulusa cave.
Today at Castro the bathing score is 73/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.4m, wind 24 km/h, water 29°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Castro is located in Salento, on the leuca coast, in the Province of Lecce (Puglia). 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.