40.15° N, 18.50° E
Exposure east
Punta San Nicola is located in Salento, on the Adriatic coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 36 km from Lecce (36 minutes by car).
The nearest beaches are Spiaggia Gradoni Otranto and Otranto Punta Faci.
GPS coordinates: 40.1467° N, 18.5019° E
How To Get ThereRocky promontory south of Otranto with breathtaking views and deep waters.
Today at Punta San Nicola the bathing score is 81/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.1m, wind 7 km/h, water 31°C. Go to the beach now. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Punta San Nicola is located in Salento, on the Adriatic coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 36 km from Lecce (36 minutes by car). GPS Coordinates: 40.1467° N, 18.5019° 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 San Nicola is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Punta San Nicola 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 San Nicola is about 36 km from Lecce, roughly 36 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.