40.26° N, 17.90° E
Exposure west
Renowned seaside resort with white sandy beaches, marine protected area and Rabbit Island.
Porto Cesareo is located in Salento, on the ionian coast, in the Province of Lecce (Puglia). GPS Coordinates: 40.2582° N, 17.8954° E.
Yes, the sandy seabed and the characteristics of the ionian coast generally make it welcoming for families with children.
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 Porto Cesareo is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Porto Cesareo 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.