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Torre dell'Orso

Melendugno, Puglia, Italy•Adriatic Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September

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EDITORIAL SCORE

4.71/ 5.0

SEA TEMPERATURE

25.8°C

August 30-year average

DAILY BUDGET

€48/day

SAND & SHORELINE

Golden Sand

Gradual Drop

Sea Temperature by Month

30-year monthly averages for Melendugno, Puglia · NOAA satellite data

Swipe 12 months ⇄

Warm Bathwater

Jan

13.5°C

Air 20°C

Feb

13.4°C

Air 21°C

Mar

13.7°C

Air 23°C

Apr

14.8°C

Air 26°C

May

17.9°C

Air 29°C

Jun

21.9°C

Air 32°C

Jul

24.8°C

Air 34°C

Peak

Aug

25.8°C

Air 34°C

Sep

23.9°C

Air 32°C

Oct

20.5°C

Air 29°C

Nov

17.3°C

Air 25°C

Dec

14.8°C

Air 22°C

Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology

Swimmable 8 Jun – 11 Oct (>21°C) · 125 days

30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Italy Sea Temperatures

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting4.5 / 5

Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.8 / 5

Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5

Atmosphere & Safety4.8 / 5

Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5

Affordability & Fair Pricing4.2 / 5

About Torre dell'Orso

A pine-fringed Salento bay of golden sand and turquoise water, watched over by the twin 'Due Sorelle' sea stacks.

Key Beach Facts

Official Records

•Access: Marina of Melendugno, Salento Adriatic coast; served by provincial roads SP297/SP87 and regional summer bus links.

•Protected Status / Awards: Blue Flag accredited crescent bay framed by dense maritime pine woodlands and coastal calcarenite cliffs.

•Notable Feature: Famous for 'Le Due Sorelle' (The Two Sisters) twin sea stacks rising just offshore near the 16th-century coastal watchtower.

Official Tourism Authorities:viaggiareinpuglia.it

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms

Yes

Showers

Free Parking

Yes

Food / Tavernas

Good for Kids

Yes

Dog Friendly

Lifeguard on Duty

Yes

Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals

Yes

Natural Cliff/Pine Shade

Wheelchair Accessible

Snorkeling & Watersports

Nudist / FKK Friendly

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Located near Melendugno, Puglia. Accessible via regional coastal roads (40.276°N, 18.428°E).

•Warm, shallow and calm.

•A pine-backed bay with the 'Two Sisters' sea stacks on Salento's Adriatic coast.

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

BDS / BRI · 40m drive

35-50 min drive through Salento olive groves to coastal beaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Torre dell'Orso

What is the water temperature at Torre dell'Orso?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Torre dell'Orso averages 25.8°C (78°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Torre dell'Orso?

Torre dell'Orso is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in Melendugno, Puglia, Italy.

Is Torre dell'Orso good for families with kids?

Yes, Torre dell'Orso is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.

Are there parking and facilities at Torre dell'Orso?

Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.

Getting Around & Activities

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