Baia dei Turchi

Two hundred meters of fine white sand meet clear blue waters between limestone cliffs and Mediterranean vegetation along the Salento coastline.

The beach earned its name in 1480 when Ottoman forces used this natural harbor as their landing point during the siege of Otranto.

The beach represents a meeting point between Eastern and Western maritime traditions, reflected in local fishing methods and seafaring customs.

Visitors need to walk 400 meters through a protected pine forest to reach the beach, where swimming and snorkeling equipment prove useful.

The beach sits within a natural reserve featuring rare coastal dunes and Mediterranean maquis, home to native plant species and migratory birds.

Location: Otranto

Address: Località Baia dei Turchi, 73028 Otranto LE, Italy 73028

Phone: +390836801436

Website: http://viaggiareinpuglia.it/at/134/parco/4913/it/Baia-dei-Turchi

GPS coordinates: 40.19516,18.46256

Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:21