39.92° N, 18.40° E
Exposure southeast
Grotta del Carmine 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 Canale del Rio and Tricase Porto.
GPS coordinates: 39.9242° N, 18.3955° E
How To Get ThereCoastal cave with natural vaults and turquoise sea accessible from the cliff.
Today at Grotta del Carmine the bathing score is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.2m, wind 12 km/h, water 35°C. Go to the beach now. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Grotta del Carmine 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: 39.9242° N, 18.3955° 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 Grotta del Carmine is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Grotta del Carmine 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.
Grotta del Carmine is about 51 km from Lecce, roughly 51 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.