40.27° N, 17.88° E
Exposure west
Torre Chianca (Porto Cesareo area) is located in Salento, on the Ionian coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 27 km from Lecce (27 minutes by car).
The nearest beaches are Scala di Furno and Torre Lapillo.
GPS coordinates: 40.2717° N, 17.8750° E
How To Get ThereWhite sandy beach with an Aragonese tower and shallow waters ideal for families.
Today at Torre Chianca (Porto Cesareo area) the bathing score is 100/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.1m, wind 6 km/h, water 26°C. Go to the beach now. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Torre Chianca (Porto Cesareo area) is located in Salento, on the Ionian coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 27 km from Lecce (27 minutes by car). GPS Coordinates: 40.2717° N, 17.8750° E.
Yes, the sandy seabed and the characteristics of the ionian 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 Torre Chianca (Porto Cesareo area) is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Torre Chianca (Porto Cesareo area) 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.
Torre Chianca (Porto Cesareo area) is about 27 km from Lecce, roughly 27 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.