Punta Prosciutto, Coastal frazione in Porto Cesareo, Italy
The white sand beach stretches along several kilometers of coastline, featuring clear waters and shallow seabeds suitable for swimming and snorkeling.
The strategic position of this coastal area between Torre Colimena and Torre Lapillo made it an important surveillance point throughout Mediterranean maritime history.
Local fishermen maintain traditional fishing methods passed down through generations, supplying fresh catches to the restaurants along the shore.
The beach offers numerous facilities, including parking areas, restaurants, accommodations, and designated paths through the protected natural reserve.
The marine protected area contains rare Mediterranean plants and supports diverse aquatic species in its transparent waters reaching depths of 3 meters.
Location: Porto Cesareo
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
GPS coordinates: 40.29655,17.77854
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58
The Apulia region in southern Italy contains castles, Greek temple ruins and coastal towers between the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The area features medieval fortresses, cathedrals and traditional trulli houses. Archaeological sites display Greek and Roman artifacts, while nature reserves protect wetlands, caves and Mediterranean coastline. Historic towns like Alberobello showcase stone architecture, and museums preserve regional heritage through extensive collections.
Italy's coastline features beaches with clear Mediterranean waters, from small coves to long sandy shores. Each location offers specific characteristics: sand or pebbles, natural rock formations, marine caves, and different water depths. These beaches span multiple regions, from Liguria to Sicily, representing Mediterranean coastal landscapes. Some require boat access or hiking trails, while others provide complete beach services.
Porto Cesareo Marine Nature reserve
10.6 km
Spiaggia Sant'Isidoro
15.3 km
Spiaggia Porto Cesareo
10.9 km
Castello Monaci
13.4 km
Torre Squillace
13.1 km
Togo bay la Spiaggia
2.8 km
Torre Castiglione
3.6 km
Palazzo Imperiali-Filotico
16.6 km
Torre Cesarea
10.6 km
Torre San Pietro in Bevagna
9.1 km
Spiaggia Torre Lapillo
6.1 km
Spiaggia Scala di Furno
7.9 km
Madonna del Perpetuo Soccorso
10.6 km
Palazzo ducale
16.1 km
Santi Pancrazio e Francesco d'Assisi
14.5 km
Marine Biology Museum
10.2 km
Torre Borraco
12.2 km
Calvario in Manduria
16.6 km
Torre Chianca
8.3 km
Torre Lapillo
5.5 km
Torre Colimena
3 km
Torre Sant'Isidoro
15.1 km
Chiesa Madonna del Carmine
16.8 km
Chiesa dello Spirito Santo
16.7 km
Masseria Maviglia
16.1 km
Palazzo Corcioli Giannuzzi
16.6 km
Dune di Torre Colimena
4.2 km
Portale della chiesa Matrice
16.7 kmReviews
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