40.53° N, 18.08° E
Exposure east
Fine sandy beach with a historic watchtower on the Adriatic coast between Brindisi and Lecce.
Torre San Gennaro is located in Salento, on the adriatic coast, in the Province of Lecce (Puglia). GPS Coordinates: 40.5336° N, 18.0775° E.
Yes, the sandy seabed and the characteristics of the adriatic 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 San Gennaro is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Torre San Gennaro 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.