The free strip between Le Dune and Tabù is one of Porto Cesareo’s easiest and most popular beaches: fine sand, generally shallow sea and private services nearby. Peak-summer crowding is the trade-off, and the dunes behind the shore are protected habitat, not a shortcut.
The Dune–Tabù free strip has been checked, with updated parking, families, services, accessibility and dune-protection information.
This guide covers the public strip between Le Dune and Tabù.
Neighbouring services remain private.
Generally shallow, gently sloping water, popular with families.
Still check current sea conditions and depth.
Sand and gentle seabed help, but free space fills quickly in peak season.
Arrive early and supervise constantly.
The municipality explicitly refers to Le Dune car park in 2026 notices.
Tariffs and availability are seasonal.
Road access and openings between facilities make arrival easy.
Dunes are not a shortcut.
The municipality restored fences and signs against illegal access.
Do not walk on dune vegetation.
Bars, food and showers may be available at neighbouring clubs.
They are not included public-beach services.
The municipality has a PEBA, but we found no certification of a fully accessible route here.
Verify the usable access point.
Public beach with bars and music a short distance away.
Respect visitors seeking quiet.
This strip is very popular in August.
Early morning or late afternoon.
The pin is on the Dune–Tabù free-beach strip in Via dei Bacini, not inside Le Dune or Tabù Beach.
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Return to Porto Cesareo or continue towards Torre Lapillo and Sant’Isidoro.
Practical answers for one of Porto Cesareo’s busiest free-beach stretches.
