40.68° N, 17.95° E
Exposure east
Punta Penne is located in Salento, on the Adriatic coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 41 km from Lecce (41 minutes by car).
The nearest beaches are Apani and Torre Guaceto.
GPS coordinates: 40.6775° N, 17.9455° E
How To Get ThereRocky headland near Brindisi with a small sheltered sandy beach and panoramic views of the harbour.
Today at Punta Penne the bathing score is 91/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.1m, wind 12 km/h, water 29°C. Go to the beach now. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Punta Penne is located in Salento, on the Adriatic coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 41 km from Lecce (41 minutes by car). GPS Coordinates: 40.6775° N, 17.9455° 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 Penne is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Punta Penne 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.
Punta Penne is about 41 km from Lecce, roughly 41 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.