40.11° N, 18.52° E
Exposure east
The easternmost point of Italy with sheer cliffs over the sea and a historic lighthouse.
Punta Palascia is located in Salento, on the adriatic coast, in the Province of Lecce (Puglia). GPS Coordinates: 40.1092° N, 18.5204° 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 Punta Palascia is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Punta Palascia 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.