Punta Prosciutto
A long, unspoiled beach backed by towering white dunes, with shallow, transparent water. It is one of the closest things to a tropical beach in Salento.
Punta Prosciutto lies about 10 km northwest of Porto Cesareo and forms part of the Palude del Conte Nature Reserve. Behind several kilometres of fine white sand are natural dunes covered with Mediterranean scrub. The sea is very shallow, and you can wade out a long way and still only reach your waist, with the colour shifting from milky white to bright turquoise. Development here is lighter than at neighbouring beaches, with only a few beach clubs and snack kiosks, which makes it feel more natural and quiet. The dunes are protected, so enter by the wooden boardwalk and do not trample the vegetation. Parking is paid in summer, and sand gets blown around more on windy days.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Porto Cesareo
- Porto Selvaggio Nature Park
- Nardò
- Gallipoli Old Town
- Porta Napoli
- Lecce Cathedral & Piazza del Duomo
- Lecce Old Town
- Museo Faggiano