40.11° N, 18.52° E
Exposure east
Punta Palascia is located in Salento, on the Adriatic coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 40 km from Lecce (40 minutes by car).
The nearest beaches are Spiaggia dell'Orte and Otranto Punta Faci.
GPS coordinates: 40.1092° N, 18.5204° E
How To Get ThereThe easternmost point of Italy with sheer cliffs over the sea and a historic lighthouse.
Today at Punta Palascia the bathing score is 61/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.3m, wind 13 km/h, water 24°C. Better to choose another beach. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Punta Palascia is located in Salento, on the Adriatic coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 40 km from Lecce (40 minutes by car). 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.
Punta Palascia is about 40 km from Lecce, roughly 40 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.