39.81° N, 18.38° E
Exposure south
Grotta della Madonna is located in Salento, in the Capo di Leuca area, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 63 km from Lecce (63 minutes by car).
The nearest beaches are Baia delle Sirene and Ciolo.
GPS coordinates: 39.8113° N, 18.3842° E
How To Get ThereSea cave with a statue of the Madonna and waters with blue reflections.
Today at Grotta della Madonna 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.
Grotta della Madonna is located in Salento, in the Capo di Leuca area, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 63 km from Lecce (63 minutes by car). GPS Coordinates: 39.8113° N, 18.3842° 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 della Madonna is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Grotta della Madonna 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.
Grotta della Madonna is about 63 km from Lecce, roughly 63 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.