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Otranto Beaches

Swim at the beaches around Otranto where the calm, clear Adriatic water with exceptional visibility, the sandy beaches north of the city, and the rocky coves to the south create some of the finest bathing opportunities on the eastern Salento coast in the most sheltered waters of the Italian peninsula.

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Baia dei Turchi Beach
Swim at Baia dei Turchi, the natural beach in the protected area north of Otranto where the pine forest comes down to the shore and the crystal-clear shallow water over the white sand creates the finest natural beach in the Otranto area, the absence of beach club facilities and the protected area status preserving the natural character of this exceptional coastal landscape.
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Otranto City Beach
Use the city beach of Otranto within walking distance of the historic center where the organized beach clubs provide sun beds, umbrellas, and the beach bar facilities for the summer visitors, the convenience of being able to walk from the beach to the cathedral and the old town making this the most practical swimming option for visitors staying in the city.
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Torre Sant Andrea
Visit Torre Sant Andrea north of Otranto where the natural rock formations of the coastal limestone create a series of natural pools and platforms at the waterline, the crystal-clear Adriatic filling the rock pools and the jumping points from the low cliffs into the deep blue water making this the most spectacular rocky swimming location near Otranto.
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Alimini Lakes Beach
Visit the Alimini beach north of Otranto where the coastal lagoons of the Alimini lakes system behind the beach create an unusual coastal landscape of water, pine forest, and dune, the beach long and wide and the water sheltered and calm, the Alimini beach one of the finest on the northern Otranto coast.
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Snorkeling
Snorkel the rocky sections of the Otranto coast where the exceptional water clarity of the southern Adriatic, rarely exceeding 25 meters depth near the shore, allows snorkelers to see the sea floor, the fish, the octopus, and the sea urchins in detail, the underwater landscape of the Salento coast one of the finest accessible snorkeling environments in Italy.
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Beach Season
Understand the beach season at Otranto where the peak months of July and August bring the Italian and northern European summer visitors to the Salento coast, the shoulder months of June and September offering the finest combination of warm water, fewer crowds, and lower prices, and the winter months when the beach is deserted and the city belongs entirely to its residents.