A long sandy beach on Ugento’s Ionian coast between Torre San Giovanni and Torre Mozza, backed by dunes, Mediterranean vegetation and pinewood within the Regional Coastal Park.
Fontanelle remains a good family beach, but the old page overpromised quiet conditions in peak summer and easy nearby parking. The updated guide focuses instead on the protected dune and pinewood system.
Fontanelle lies on Ugento’s Ionian coast between Torre San Giovanni and Torre Mozza.
Mainly sandy; assess the chosen stretch and daily sea.
The Park protects about 9 km of coast from Pazze to Lido Marini with dunes, basins, canals, pinewoods and scrub.
Use established access and do not trample dune vegetation.
Natural dunes and a pinewood characterise the backshore.
Pine shade is useful but not the same as an equipped or supervised area.
The area mixes free beach, beach clubs and tourist facilities.
Self-organised beach or club services.
Local guides describe gentle sandy entry on several stretches, popular with families.
Wind, waves and currents can alter conditions.
One of the easier Salento stretches for sand and space when the sea is calm.
Constant supervision and sun protection remain essential.
The old page called it quiet even in peak season, but resorts, campsites and clubs can make it busy.
Arrive early during the busiest periods.
Parking and access exist around Fontanelle, but availability, distance and rules can change.
No fixed price or guaranteed space by the sand.
Sand and dunes may be limiting; individual beach clubs may offer better solutions.
Contact the chosen facility before travelling.
Water, sunscreen, hat, umbrella for free sections and a rubbish bag.
Use access paths and leave dunes and pinewood untouched.
Map coordinates: 39.87319, 18.13601.
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Continue along the same coastal stretch with the linked guides.
Another sandy section of the Ugento coast.
Open guide SpiaggiaAnother sandy section of the Ugento coast.
Open guide Parco naturaleOfficial website of the protected coastal park that includes Fontanelle.
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Fontanelle lies between Torre San Giovanni and Torre Mozza.
Location, access, safety, families and practical information.
