39.84° N, 18.39° E
Exposure southeast
Ciolo is located in Salento, in the Capo di Leuca area, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 59 km from Lecce (59 minutes by car).
The nearest beaches are Novaglie and Guardiola.
GPS coordinates: 39.8436° N, 18.3873° E
How To Get ThereSpectacular fjord with a panoramic bridge, an iconic spot for cliff diving.
Today at Ciolo the bathing score is 61/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.3m, wind 18 km/h, water 28°C. Better to choose another beach. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Ciolo is located in Salento, in the Capo di Leuca area, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 59 km from Lecce (59 minutes by car). GPS Coordinates: 39.8436° N, 18.3873° 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 Ciolo is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Ciolo 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.
Ciolo is about 59 km from Lecce, roughly 59 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.