40.26° N, 17.90° E
Exposure west
Porto Cesareo is located in Salento, on the Ionian coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 26 km from Lecce (26 minutes by car).
The nearest beaches are Scala di Furno and La Strea.
GPS coordinates: 40.2582° N, 17.8954° E
How To Get ThereRenowned seaside resort with white sandy beaches, marine protected area and Rabbit Island.
Today at Porto Cesareo the bathing score is 82/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.3m, wind 15 km/h, water 29°C. Go to the beach now. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Porto Cesareo is located in Salento, on the Ionian coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 26 km from Lecce (26 minutes by car). 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.
Porto Cesareo is about 26 km from Lecce, roughly 26 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.