40.14° N, 17.99° E
Exposure west
Santa Caterina is located in Salento, on the Ionian coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 28 km from Lecce (28 minutes by car).
The nearest beaches are Santa Maria al Bagno and Porto Selvaggio.
GPS coordinates: 40.1393° N, 17.9869° E
How To Get ThereFishing village with low equipped cliffs and small sandy beaches.
Today at Santa Caterina the bathing score is 80/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.2m, wind 7 km/h, water 32°C. Go to the beach now. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Santa Caterina is located in Salento, on the Ionian coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 28 km from Lecce (28 minutes by car). 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.
Santa Caterina is about 28 km from Lecce, roughly 28 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.