40.29° N, 17.86° E
Exposure west
Torre Lapillo 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 Torre Chianca (Porto Cesareo area) and Scala di Furno.
GPS coordinates: 40.2856° N, 17.8566° E
How To Get ThereLong dazzling white sandy beach with shallow waters and a 16th-century watchtower.
Today at Torre Lapillo the bathing score is 82/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.2m, wind 15 km/h, water 29°C. Go to the beach now. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Torre Lapillo 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: 40.2856° N, 17.8566° 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 Lapillo is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Torre Lapillo 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 Lapillo is about 28 km from Lecce, roughly 28 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.