40.30° N, 18.40° E
Exposure east
Lively seaside resort with fine sandy beaches and a small tourist harbour.
San Foca is located in Salento, on the adriatic coast, in the Province of Lecce (Puglia). GPS Coordinates: 40.3039° N, 18.4014° E.
Yes, the sandy seabed and the characteristics of the adriatic 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 San Foca is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
San Foca 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.