Torre San Giovanni beach

Torre San Giovanni is a major seaside resort on the Ionian coast in Apulia, Italy. The town's seafront is rocky and somewhat ugly. As for the good sandy beach, it can be found to the south-east - in the direction of Fontanelle village. Near the marina, there is a fancy lighthouse built in the 16th century. Try not to swim here, as the water is heavily polluted. Further away, there is a nice beach with breakwaters and a small islet to swim to. If you move next further away, there is a wild coast with dunes. Everywhere, entry into the water is smooth with wide shallows, thus being great for small children. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: 39.881622, 18.12445

Hotels [edit]

Torre San Giovanni has many hotels with rooms' rates starting from about US$70 per night. However, most of these are located in the city limit, - far away from a good sandy beach.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Brindisi airport (BDS) or fly to Bari airport (BRI). Next get by train to Ugento-Taurisano station, and take a taxi to the sea (about 10 km).

When to go [edit]

The best time for a beach holiday in Torre San Giovanni is a warm season in the summer half of the year.

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