39.96° N, 18.40° E
Exposure southeast
Grotta Verde is located in Salento, in the Capo di Leuca area, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 47 km from Lecce (47 minutes by car).
The nearest beaches are Marina di Andrano and Cala dell'Acquaviva.
GPS coordinates: 39.9635° N, 18.4041° E
How To Get ThereSea cave reachable by swimming with unique emerald green reflections.
Today at Grotta Verde the bathing score is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.1m, wind 10 km/h, water 34°C. Go to the beach now. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Grotta Verde is located in Salento, in the Capo di Leuca area, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 47 km from Lecce (47 minutes by car). GPS Coordinates: 39.9635° N, 18.4041° 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 Verde is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Grotta Verde 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 Verde is about 47 km from Lecce, roughly 47 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.