40.14° N, 18.52° E
Exposure southeast
Rocky headland south of Otranto with deep blue waters and natural platforms for swimming and snorkelling.
Today at Otranto Punta Faci the bathing score is 61/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.5m, wind 23 km/h, water 28°C. Better to choose another beach. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Otranto Punta Faci is located in Salento, on the adriatic coast, in the Province of Lecce (Puglia). GPS Coordinates: 40.1378° N, 18.5151° 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 Otranto Punta Faci is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Otranto Punta Faci 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.