Pescoluse
Pescoluse – Maldive del Salento
Fine white sand and pale turquoise waters along the Ionian coast, nicknamed 'the Maldives of Salento' for their striking resemblance to a tropical island.
Pescoluse lies on the Ionian coast in the municipality of Salve. Behind several kilometres of fine white sand are low dunes, and the sea is shallow and gentle, shifting in colour from milky green to deep blue. The area has earned the nickname 'the Maldives of Salento', and the beach club known as 'Maldive del Salento' is the most famous of its spots. It is ideal for families with children to paddle and for watching the sunset. Summer brings big crowds, and beach clubs charge a premium for umbrella and lounger rental, though there are also free stretches of sand. Parking nearby is paid. It is about 15 km from Leuca, and you can combine it with a coastal drive along the shore to Gallipoli.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Santa Maria di Leuca
- Ponte Ciolo
- Castro
- Grotta Zinzulusa
- Basilica of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, Galatina
- Gallipoli Old Town
- Punta Palascia Lighthouse
- Bauxite Quarry Lake