40.14° N, 17.99° E
Exposure west
Fishing village with low equipped cliffs and small sandy beaches.
Santa Caterina is located in Salento, on the ionian coast, in the Province of Lecce (Puglia). GPS Coordinates: 40.1393° N, 17.9869° 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 Santa Caterina is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Santa Caterina 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.