Caribbean landscapes and postcard-perfect sea? In Punta della Suina in Salento, the colours change once again, recreating those evocative scenarios so reminiscent of the world’s most famous and beautiful beaches.
However, Salento has nothing to envy from other countries. In fact, it offers a great variety of bays, coves, sandy beaches and cliffs with a dreamlike sea, framed by the colours and scents of wild nature. In this article we will discover one of the most beautiful beaches in Salento, a heavenly spot that you absolutely must see.
Why is it called Punta della Suina?
The beach takes this name because of the peculiar protrusion that the shoreline has as it stretches out towards the sea, until it touches the low islet, called scoglio Tondo (round rock), which re-emerges from the water in front of the beautiful beach.
Where is Punta della Suina located?
Punta della Suina is located a few kilometres from Gallipoli, in the Regional Natural Park of Sant’Andrea Island and Punta Pizzo coastline, which stretches for about 4 kilometres from the area of Li Foggi, south of Baia Verde, to the tip of Pizzo, passing through Punta della Suina. The beach is part of the Ionian coastline and is one of the most popular locations for tourists and locals.
How to get to Punta della Suina
Reaching it is quite easy if you travel by car, but if you cannot travel to Salento by car, you can reach Punta della Suina by public transport, such as by train and by bus. The journey is certainly longer, but it is still doable.
How to reach Punta della Suina by car
To get to Punta della Suina by car from Lecce, just follow the signs for Gallipoli: take the SS101 towards the Strada Provinciale 323 in Gallipoli. Take the Lidi di Gallipoli exit from SS274 and finally take the SP239 to Punta della Suina. Here you can park your car in the large car park before the beach.
If, on the other hand, you need to get to Punta della Suina from Gallipoli, proceed in the direction of Mancaversa, south of Gallipoli, and you will find Punta della Suina beach on the right after Baia Verde.
How to get to Punta della Suina by bus
To reach Punta della Suina by bus from Lecce you have to take the Salento in Bus line 104, which arrives in Gallipoli, here you can take one of the shuttles to Punta della Suina.
How to get to Punta della Suina by train
To get to Punta della Suina by train from Lecce you need to take the train to Gallipoli, here you will have to take one of the shuttles to Punta della Suina.
Punta della Suina: where to park
There are several areas where you can park in Punta della Suina: once you have left your car, you will then have to cross the pine forest to reach the beach. Most car parks are charged at a single rate for the whole day, but if you arrive early in the morning you can park your car in some free areas.
Punta della Suina beach in Gallipoli
The beach in Punta della Suina is characterised by a low, sandy shoreline dotted with small rocks that skim the water. The beach is a succession of coves with fine, light-coloured sand and stretches where low rocks take over.
The water is a surreal turquoise, clear and crystalline, especially when the sirocco blows, unlike other beaches on the Ionian Sea. When the tramontana blows, however, it tends to get choppy and dirty with seaweed. In the bay of Punta della Suina, there are several free areas, but there is no shortage of beach clubs and beach resorts, which provide every comfort. Everything is framed by unspoilt nature that gives the area a surreal charm.
Punta della Suina public beach: how to get there
To get to the public beach at Punta della Suina, simply cross the pine forest immediately after the car park and walk along the shoreline past the beach club. We suggest, however, that you arrive early to be able to secure a spot.
Punta della Suina: beach clubs
If you prefer the comfort of beach clubs, you can opt for the ones at Punta della Suina. There are not many of them, but they still offer all kinds of comforts including bars, beach umbrellas, sunbeds and other services.
Sunset in Punta della Suina
If you want to be thrilled by a magical sunset over the sea, Punta della Suina is the right place. Here you can witness the touching show of the sun slowly descending on the sea, leaving its splendid reflection on the water. A thousand shades of red, orange and yellow will fill your eyes with wonderful feelings that you will remember forever. What could be more beautiful than a sunset on the sea in Salento?
Punta della Suina: what to see
If you want to visit the Salento area around Punta della Suina, you will have many things to see. Here are our tips on what to visit during your holiday to spend at the sea and in the small villages:
- Gallipoli 9 km away;
- Torre Suda 7 km away
- Torre San Giovanni 17 km away;
- Posto Rosso 21 km away;
- Punta Pizzo 5 km away;
- Island of Sant’Andrea;
- Santa Maria al Bagno 20 km away;
- Santa Caterina 22 km away;
- Porto Selvaggio 26 km away;
- Alliste 12 km away;
- Parabita 13 km away;
- Matino 11 km away;
- Ugento at 19 km away.
These are just some of the things to see in Salento near Punta della Suina. Continue reading our articles to discover the most beautiful places on the Salento peninsula.
Where to eat in Punta della Suina
If you want to eat on the beach in Punta della Suina, you can do so at one of the beach clubs, in particular at Lido Punta della Suina. If, on the other hand, you are looking for restaurants, trattorias and clubs in the area, here are some suggestions:
- Trattoria Pizzeria Casa L’ Ariò
- SOLEBRADO Pizzeria – Braceria
- Cotriero
Moreover, there are plenty of clubs and restaurants in Gallipoli: one thing’s for sure, you won’t starve in Salento.
Bars in Punta della Suina
If you are looking for bars in Punta della Suina, you will find them in the beach resorts mentioned above: Spiaggia G Beach Gallipoli, Lido Punta della Suina and Lido Pizzo.
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