Padula Fede beach
40.290° N, 17.809° ESandy beach · facing south
About the beach
Padula Fede beach, within Porto Cesareo (the province of Lecce, Apulia), is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Padula Fede beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
The beach faces south (198°). It is most sheltered when the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE) blows, as it comes from inland; with a Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW) the wind blows from the sea onto the shore and can whip up waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water quality: excellent (European EEA classification, 2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 52 | 55 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 64 | 43 | 20°C |
| THU 15 oct | 82 | 70 | 22°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 64 | 21°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 94 | 19°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 73 | 76 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 82 | 79 | 22°C |
Where is Padula Fede beach
Padula Fede beach is located in the municipality of Porto Cesareo, in the province of Lecce, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.29004, 17.80948.
8.1 km as the crow flies from the centre of Porto Cesareo and 32 km from Lecce, the provincial capital.
Padula Fede beach is part of: Salento.
Winds and shelter at Padula Fede beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces south (198°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
Questions about Padula Fede beach
Can you swim at Padula Fede beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Padula Fede beach is 55/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.6 m, wind 25 km/h, temperature 21°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Padula Fede beach?
Porto Cesareo (LE), Apulia, 32 km as the crow flies from Lecce.
Which wind is Padula Fede beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
Is Padula Fede beach sandy or rocky?
Padula Fede beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Padula Fede beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).