Vous cherchez où sont situées les plus belles plages de la région des Pouilles pour vous détendre pendant vos vacances ? Vous êtes au bon endroit, nous avons sillonné la région pendant notre séjour dans les Pouilles pour vous dénicher les plus plages paradisiaques aux eaux translucides !
To help you make your choice, we have listed on a map the most wild and picturesque beachesfar from seaside resorts. Some beaches are even compared to the beaches of the Maldives, so there is a level in the region.
Our 15 must-see beaches [carte]
Lors de votre visite de la région des Pouilles, vous ne pouvez pas passer à côté de ces sublimes plages. La côte est (mer Adriatique) est une alternance de criques, de formations rocheuses et de grandes plages. La côte ouest (mer ionienne) offre davantage de grandes plages et le sud de la région (Salento) des plages aux eaux translucides.
In Italian, beach is called spiaggia or Lido. We wish you an excellent reading and a good swim!
1. Lama Monachile in Polignano a mare
Vous pouvez installer votre serviette, sur l’une des plus belles plages des Pouilles, située dans le charmant village de Polignano a Mare, à 45 minutes au sud de Bari.
You can climb the rocks to jump into the water or go swimming to explore the caves around, snorkeling…
It is a pebble beach. Remember to bring beach shoes. The water is super transparent.
Free ten-minute parking from 30/09 to 30/05, in high season the price is €1.5 per hour, outside town, bar and restaurant on site.
2. Grotta of poetry
Notre deuxième coup de cœur, La Grotta de la poésie, située à 30 minutes au sud de Lecce , la “Florence baroque” des Pouilles.
The site is absolutely beautifulit is a natural pool which communicates with the sea.
Most visitors go for a swim, even if it’s forbidden, but it seems to be tolerated. It’s a must-see stop to observe this little natural wonder.
Parking 3€ per day at a hundred meters, entrance to the site 3€, good plan Why not us, the site is free after 19h and in winter.
3. Spiaggia di Pescoluse
This beach is nicknamed “the Maldive of Salento“, which already says a lot about what awaits you.
Located in the south of Apulia, 35 minutes from Gallipoli, andffectively, this beach is incredible the water is transparent and the sand is very fine and white. Just like the photos we’ve seen of the beaches in the Maldives. It’s an ideal beach for families, as the slope into the water is gentle.
On the other hand, it is a very popular place, so be prepared to share this little corner of paradise with many other bathers in the summer season.
Parking €4 per day, deckchair and parasol hire approx. €15 per day.
4. Spiaggia Alimini
It’s a large, beautiful beach surrounded by pine trees, 35 minutes south of Lecce. The sand is fine, the turquoise sea is low for several meters, a simply perfect spot for a lazy afternoon with the family.
Parking 3,50€ per day, sunshade and deckchair 20€ per day
5. Spiaggia la Scaletta
C’est une plage située à quelques minutes de Monopoli, avec du sable blanc et une eau translucide, plusieurs petites criques se succèdent.
The beach can be reached after a 5-minute walk, and has remained untouched since there are no bars or restaurants. Ideal if you are looking for a little privacy.
Free parking at 5 minutes walking distance
6. Formations rocheuses de Torre Sant’Andrea
Set of rock formations located a few kilometers from Lecce. It is a photogenic place, you will be able to take beautiful pictures. The water is, as often in Puglia, completely transparent.
There is no beach, you can put your towel on the rocks and jump into the crystal clear water. Coves to explore with shoes.
If you’re looking for a small parking lot, it’s best to visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon to enjoy a beautiful sunset.
7. Spiaggia libera
A beautiful beach located south of Taranto, white sand and transparent sea, shallow.
deckchair and parasol, free parking with very little space
8. Spiaggia di porto marzano
À quelques kilomètres de Monopoli et 20 minutes d’Alberobello, magnifique crique, avec du sable et une eau toujours translucide. Parfait pour une après-midi détente.
Deckchair and parasol, bar/restaurant, parking 3€.
9. Spiaggia and Natural Pool of Marina Serra
Located in the south of Puglia, another jewel of the region, it is a natural pool dug by the sea. Very easy to access with children, as the water is shallow.
Once again in high season, you won’t be alone. You will settle directly on the rocks. Don’t forget your shoes to get into the water.
Parking 0,80 cents / hour
10. Spiaggia Padula Bianca
North of Gallipoli, it is a beach of fine white sand accessible after crossing the pine forest. You will enjoy the translucent water. It’s an ideal beach for children, as the first 20 meters are shallow.
Parking 3€ per day
11. Spiaggia di Portulignu
South of Lecce, it is a beautiful natural pool dug in the rock by the sea. It is a good alternative to the “grotta de la Poesia” located next door. You can explore the caves in the vicinity.
Parking 3€ per day at a hundred meters
12. Beach of Purity
Located in the center of Gallipoli, a beautiful beach outside the walls of the medieval city, white sand with transparent water. The sunset is incredible!
13. Baia dei Turchi
North of Otranto, this sandy beach is large and wild, and can be reached after crossing the pine forest. You will have foot the first 50 meters.
Park for €5 a day, then take the shuttle bus to the beach, or park along the road through the pine forest to the beach (10-minute walk).
14. Spiaggia cale Paradiso
It is one of the closest beaches to Monopoli and therefore very popular in high season. Small sandy beach with some rocks, clean, and translucent water. If there is no room on the sand you can also put your towel on the rocks.
Deckchair and parasol, bar/restaurant, parking 5€.
15. Spiaggia delle Isole Asce
It is one of the closest beaches to Lecce. It is certainly less incredible than those mentioned above, so there are fewer people in the middle of the season. It has all the characteristics of an Apulian beach, the sea is clear, warm and the sand is fine.
Some free places along the road
Where to swim in Puglia
The Puglia region is bordered by an immense and beautiful coastline, alternating between white sand beaches and rock formations. Most beaches offer sun loungers and parasols for hire. Other more isolated and picturesque beaches are less frequented, even during the tourist season. You’re bound to find what you’re looking for, even at the height of the tourist season.
The best months for swimming
Of course, in July and August, the water temperature is ideal, between 25 and 28 degrees. You will be able to get into it as if you were in the bath! Theoff-season also offers pleasant temperatures, with 24 degrees in June. and in October an average of 23 degrees.
Rent a boat
Exploring the Puglia coast, its beaches and its various caves by boat is a must-do experience. Aboard your boat, with or without a license, you’ll enjoy beautiful views of the coast, and you can even swim away from the crowds.
Pour louer votre bateau, nous vous recommandons de passer par la plateforme Samboat. C’est bien simple, ils ont l’offre la plus complète de location de bateau et leur site est très simple d’utilisation !
You enter your location “Monopoli”, “Bari”, “Polignano a Mare”, then your dates, then you can filter by type of boat (motorboats, houseboats, small boats…), with or without a license, with or without a skipper: in short, you’re spoilt for choice.
Where to sleep in Puglia?
Are you looking for a place to stay during your stay in Puglia ? To help you, we give you all our advice in this article on Where to stay in Puglia in Italy, and share our best hotel addresses and unusual accommodations.
Remember to book your hotels as early as possible, as the Puglia region is very popular in high season and accommodation quickly fills up.
1. Notre coup de cœur : Palazzo Indelli à Monopoli, un hôtel charmant en plein centre historique.
2. Petit prix : Il Pumo – Apulian Rooms Bari Piazza Moro, à Bari, idéalement situé à 10 minutes à pied de la vieille ville.
3. Expérience unique : Il belvedere Matera, à Matera, pour dormir au cœur d’une habitation traditionnelle.
4. Avec piscine : Masseria San Francesco, à Alberobello pour une nuit en pleine nature au calme dans un environnement verdoyant.Alberobello pour une nuit en pleine nature au calme avec piscine.
Activity ideas
Pour visiter les différents points d’intérêts de la région des Pouilles, vous pouvez réserver votre activité en avance via internet. Nous vous conseillons jeter un œil sur le site getyourguide qui propose diverses activités à des prix attractifs, cela vous donnera des idées d’activités à faire sur place !
We wish you an excellent trip! Don’t hesitate to leave us a little note or 5 stars below, if you’re planning this trip, to ask any questions you may have, here or on Instagram, we’ll answer you with great pleasure.
