Are you planning your holidays in Salento and are you looking for suggestions to discover the most beautiful beaches? In this article we review the 5 most loved and beautiful seaside resorts of the Salento peninsula.

Salento and its coast

Salento is an area extremely rich in seaside spots and offers numerous opportunities both to those looking for equipped beaches and to all those who wish to experience the sea in a more free manner, without having to rent a beach umbrella.
The Salento coast extends, in fact, for about 150 km in a succession of beaches, rugged coastlines and suggestive unmissable panoramas that have made it the favorite destination for Italians and foreigners in the post-Covid era.

In 2022, in fact, Salento recorded its record of presences with over 10 million tourists from all over the world. Among the most loved characteristics of the territory are certainly the sea and the richness of the food and wine heritage .

So, what are the beaches and places in Salento that you shouldn't miss?

Prosciutto Point – Porto Cesareo (LE)

Crystal clear sea, fine sand and a tropical atmosphere make Punta Prosciutto one of the most visited and appreciated locations for its naturalistic heritage.
We are located on the Ionian side of Salento and in particular in one of the locations that are part of the Palude del Conte regional nature reserve .
Its extension (about 2 km) and its shallow seabed make it particularly suitable for holidays with children .

Pescoluse Marina – Salve (LE)

Also known as the “Maldives of Salento” , the beach of Marina di Pescoluse is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Salento area due to its tropical appearance , its light and very fine sand and its turquoise sea which is reminiscent of the Maldives.
Precisely because of the high influx of tourists, the town of Pescoluse offers many solutions to all those who wish to rent a beach umbrella to enjoy its beautiful sea from dawn to dusk.

Santa Maria of Leuca (LE)

We are at the southernmost point of Salento , where the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea meet. Santa Maria di Leuca is a charming seaside resort known not so much for its beach – there is in fact only one beach – but for its rocky coast .
Here, the more adventurous will have the opportunity to rent a boat or follow the organized itineraries to discover all the charm of the Leuca Caves and fully enjoy the enchanting beauty of the area.
For those who are looking for a beach for a day of total relaxation, it is always possible to move a short distance towards Punta Meliso and Punta Ristola where there is no shortage of wonderful and suggestive sandy coves .

Acquaviva Cove – Marittima Marina (LE)

A cove worthy of paradise: Cala dell'Acquaviva is a true pearl of Salento . In this place, wild nature frames a spectacular sandy corner, creating a very intimate environment where it is always very suggestive to stop and refresh yourself from the torrid summer heat.
In Cala dell'Acquaviva, the sea water is fed by spring water and this is precisely the reason why the water temperature is lower than in the surrounding areas.

The Two Sisters – Torre Dell'Orso (LE)

When talking about the most beautiful beaches in Salento, it is impossible not to mention those of Torre Dell'Orso, a marina in the municipality of Melendugno. The beach of the "Due Sorelle" is, in fact, a place known for its geo-morphological characteristics and for the legend of the stacks that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Torre dell'Orso is a place that is full of life at every hour of the day : in fact, there are many opportunities to have an aperitif, lunch, dinner and to enjoy a bit of nightlife by moving around on foot.