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Best beaches in Puglia

The best beaches in Puglia, on the coast of Italy — 8 shores from Polignano a Mare to Porto Selvaggio, each with its water temperature, sand, best season and swimming. Ranked by fame and mapped on the interactive globe.

The warmest sea in Puglia is ~27°C, at Baia delle Zagare, in season around Jun-Sep. Across its 8 beaches on Beachmap the sea averages ~26.3°C in the warm season.

When to visit beaches in Puglia

Most of the 8 beaches listed in Puglia are at their best June to September, with the season peaking in July. In the warm season the sea sits at about 26–27°C across the listed beaches.

Choosing a beach in Puglia

For calm, family-friendly swimming, start with Pescoluse (Maldive del Salento) or Punta Prosciutto; for white sand head to Baia dei Turchi or Baia delle Zagare; and 1 of the 8 hold Blue Flag status.

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Beaches in Puglia: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit beaches in Puglia?

Aim for June to September; July is the warmest stretch. July and August are warmest but busiest; June and September are quieter and cheaper.

How warm is the sea in Puglia?

In the warm season the sea at the beaches listed in Puglia sits at about 26–27°C.

Does Puglia have Blue Flag beaches?

It does. 1 of the 8 listed beaches fly the Blue Flag, Torre dell'Orso among them.

Are there white-sand beaches in Puglia?

Yes — 5 of the listed beaches have white sand, led by Baia dei Turchi and Baia delle Zagare.

Which beach in Puglia is best for families?

Pescoluse (Maldive del Salento) — calm and shallow, with no surf to worry about; Punta Prosciutto is a strong runner-up.