#74 European Rank Blue Flag Certified
Pescoluse (Maldive del Salento)
Salve, Salento, Italy•Tyrrhenian Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September
Photo: Patrick Nouhailler's… (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
EDITORIAL SCORE
4.71/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
26.1°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€50/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Fine White Sand
Shallow & Gentle
Sea Temperature by Month
30-year monthly averages for Salve, Salento · NOAA satellite dataSwipe 12 months ⇄
Warm Bathwater
Jan
14.1°C
Air 20°C
Feb
13.8°C
Air 21°C
Mar
14.1°C
Air 23°C
Apr
15.2°C
Air 26°C
May
18.1°C
Air 29°C
Jun
22.1°C
Air 32°C
Jul
24.9°C
Air 34°C
Peak
Aug
26.1°C
Air 34°C
Sep
24.4°C
Air 32°C
Oct
21.3°C
Air 29°C
Nov
18.1°C
Air 25°C
Dec
15.5°C
Air 22°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 6 Jun – 18 Oct (>21°C) · 133 days
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Italy Sea Temperatures
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.6 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.7 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.9 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.2 / 5
About Pescoluse (Maldive del Salento)
Powder sand and warm shallows earned this Salento strand its nickname, the Maldives of Italy.
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: Municipality of Salve (Lecce) via SS274; seasonal 'Salento in Bus' routes connect directly from Lecce and Gallipoli.
•Protected Status / Awards: Repeated recipient of Fee Blue Flag (Bandiera Blu) and Pediatrician Green Flag (Bandiera Verde) for clean, safe shallow bathing.
•Notable Feature: 4 km stretch of white sand dunes, sea lilies, and shallow turquoise Ionian waters earning the regional 'Maldive del Salento' moniker.
Official Tourism Authorities:viaggiareinpuglia.it
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
YesShowers
NoFree Parking
YesFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
YesDog Friendly
NoLifeguard on Duty
NoSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
YesNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
NoWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
NoNudist / FKK Friendly
NoGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Salve, Salento. Accessible via regional coastal roads (39.822°N, 18.305°E).
•Warm, shallow, ideal for families.
•Low dunes on the Ionian tip of Salento.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
INTL · 40m driveConvenient highway or local transit access across Salve, Salento, Italy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pescoluse (Maldive del Salento)
What is the water temperature at Pescoluse (Maldive del Salento)?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Pescoluse (Maldive del Salento) averages 26.1°C (79°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Pescoluse (Maldive del Salento)?
Pescoluse (Maldive del Salento) is classified as a fine white sand shoreline located in Salve, Salento, Italy.
Is Pescoluse (Maldive del Salento) good for families with kids?
Yes, Pescoluse (Maldive del Salento) is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.
Are there parking and facilities at Pescoluse (Maldive del Salento)?
Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.
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