40.29° N, 17.78° E
Exposure southwest
Punta Prosciutto is located in Salento, on the Ionian coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 34 km from Lecce (34 minutes by car).
The nearest beaches are Torre Colimena and Torre Castiglione.
GPS coordinates: 40.2945° N, 17.7783° E
How To Get ThereCaribbean-like beach with white sand, protected dunes and turquoise sea with very shallow seabed.
Today at Punta Prosciutto the bathing score is 70/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.3m, wind 19 km/h, water 30°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Punta Prosciutto is located in Salento, on the Ionian coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 34 km from Lecce (34 minutes by car). GPS Coordinates: 40.2945° N, 17.7783° 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 Punta Prosciutto is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Punta Prosciutto 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 Prosciutto is about 34 km from Lecce, roughly 34 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.