#65 European Rank
Baia dei Turchi
Otranto, Salento, Italy•Adriatic Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September
Photo: Bultro (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
EDITORIAL SCORE
4.72/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
25.7°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€44/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Fine White Sand
Gradual Drop
Sea Temperature by Month
30-year monthly averages for Otranto, Salento · NOAA satellite dataSwipe 12 months ⇄
Warm Bathwater
Jan
14.1°C
Air 20°C
Feb
13.9°C
Air 21°C
Mar
14.1°C
Air 23°C
Apr
15.2°C
Air 26°C
May
18.0°C
Air 29°C
Jun
21.9°C
Air 32°C
Jul
24.6°C
Air 34°C
Peak
Aug
25.7°C
Air 34°C
Sep
24.0°C
Air 32°C
Oct
21.0°C
Air 29°C
Nov
18.0°C
Air 25°C
Dec
15.5°C
Air 22°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 8 Jun – 15 Oct (>21°C) · 129 days
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Italy Sea Temperatures
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.7 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.7 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.9 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5
About Baia dei Turchi
A pinewood-backed strand where Ottoman raiders once landed, now a protected turquoise bay.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
NoShowers
NoFree Parking
YesFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
NoDog Friendly
YesLifeguard on Duty
NoSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
NoNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
YesWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
YesNudist / FKK Friendly
NoGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Otranto, Salento. Accessible via regional coastal roads (40.173°N, 18.469°E).
•Clean and gently shelving.
•Protected pine woodland behind the dunes.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
INTL · 40m driveConvenient highway or local transit access across Otranto, Salento, Italy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baia dei Turchi
What is the water temperature at Baia dei Turchi?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Baia dei Turchi averages 25.7°C (78°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Baia dei Turchi?
Baia dei Turchi is classified as a fine white sand shoreline located in Otranto, Salento, Italy.
Is Baia dei Turchi good for families with kids?
Baia dei Turchi has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.
Are there parking and facilities at Baia dei Turchi?
Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.
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