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Porto Selvaggio — Italy
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Porto Selvaggio

Nardò, Puglia · 🇮🇹 Italy

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A pine-wrapped pebble cove where cold springs sharpen the Ionian blue, Salento at its wildest.

In season the water at Porto Selvaggio (Nardò, Puglia, Italy) reaches about 26°C. Best months: Jun-Sep.

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Sea temperature
~26°C in the warm season
Water
Deep blue-green, kept glassy and bracing by submarine freshwater springs
Sand
A small cove of pebbles and flat rock at the foot of a pine forest
Swimming
Deep, cold-spiked and crystal clear; a favourite of strong swimmers and snorkellers
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
A 15-minute walk down through Aleppo pines in Nardò's protected coastal park, the 16th-century Torre dell'Alto on the cliff above
Beach type
Wild & scenic
Region
Europe

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Porto Selvaggio: frequently asked questions

Where is Porto Selvaggio?

Porto Selvaggio is at Nardò, on the coast of Italy.

What is the sea temperature at Porto Selvaggio?

In the warm season the sea at Porto Selvaggio reaches about 26°C. Deep blue-green, kept glassy and bracing by submarine freshwater springs.

When is the best time to visit Porto Selvaggio?

The best time to visit Porto Selvaggio is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Porto Selvaggio have?

Porto Selvaggio has a small cove of pebbles and flat rock at the foot of a pine forest.

Is Porto Selvaggio good for swimming?

Deep, cold-spiked and crystal clear; a favourite of strong swimmers and snorkellers.

Photo: Alex Greg 69 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source