Diana Marina Beach
Puglia · Upper Salento · Adriatic coast · Ostuni

Diana Marina Beach

A small sandy bay between low rocky stretches in the sequence of seaside settlements north of Villanova.

What to know

Characteristics and practical guidance for a responsible visit.

Identity of the place

Diana Marina identifies both the coastal settlement and its central cove, separate from Camerini and Monticelli.

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Check access, signs and sea conditions before setting out.

Landscape and surface

A sandy cove and low rocks lie close to the houses and roads of the seaside settlement.

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Sea and seabed

The central entry is mainly sandy, while rocks and uneven surfaces occur near the sides.

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Check access, signs and sea conditions before setting out.

Access

Reach it through the local streets and use only signed public access points.

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Check access, signs and sea conditions before setting out.

Parking and services

Nearby parking and seasonal services can become crowded in summer.

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Check access, signs and sea conditions before setting out.

Wind and conditions

The small bay remains exposed to wind, waves and changes after storms.

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Check access, signs and sea conditions before setting out.

Recommended for

Visitors seeking a beach close to a seaside settlement and nearby services.

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Check access, signs and sea conditions before setting out.

Less suitable for

Anyone seeking complete isolation, guaranteed space or an entirely natural setting.

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Check access, signs and sea conditions before setting out.

What to bring

Water, sun protection, light shade and rock shoes for the edges.

Tip

Check access, signs and sea conditions before setting out.

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Beach clubs and bathing establishments linked to this location.

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Lamaforca Beach

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Torre Pozzelle Tower and Coves

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Santa Lucia Cove

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Costa Merlata Beach

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Lamasanta Beach

A free coastal section of Costa Merlata also designated by the municipality for access with pets.

Gorgognolo Beach

A free natural cove with low rocks and small sandy areas, distinct from built-up Villanova.

Creta Rossa Beach

A small officially surveyed cove awarded Blue Flag status in 2026, east of Villanova.

Camerini Bay and Fontanelle

Villanova’s broad sandy bay, known as Camerini and officially surveyed as the Fontanelle section, received Blue Flag status in 2026.

Villanova Harbour and Castle

Ostuni’s maritime village combines a tourist harbour, a medieval coastal castle, promenade and fishing traditions.

Monticelli Beach

A small fine-sand beach framed by low cliffs in the coastal settlement between Diana Marina and Rosa Marina.

Cappero Cove

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Quarto di Monte Beach

A small golden, sheltered cove in the Monticelli area with a distinct identity of its own.

Rosa Marina Beach

The sandy Rosa Marina shoreline brings together the areas known as Pontile, Capanno, Lambertiana, Rodos and Cala.

Pilone Beach

A sandy beach with dunes and coastal vegetation, overlooked by nearby San Leonardo Tower.

San Leonardo Tower

The sixteenth-century Aragonese tower, also called Torre del Pilone, once marked the northern boundary of Terra d’Otranto.

Lido Morelli Beach

A long sandy beach protected by dunes and Mediterranean scrub in the Ostuni section of the Coastal Dunes Regional Park.

Fiume Morelli Wetland

Springs, freshwater ponds and historic fishing structures create one of the most valuable natural areas on the Ostuni coast.

Coastal Dunes Regional Park

A protected area of about 1,100 hectares and eight kilometres of coast where beaches, dunes, wetlands, ravines and olive groves link the sea with the Itria Valley.

Torre Canne South Beach

The final sandy section of Ostuni municipality before Fasano territory, awarded Blue Flag status in 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to help plan your visit.

Where is Diana Marina Beach?
Between Villanova and Monticelli, within the Diana Marina settlement.
What kind of place is Diana Marina Beach?
Diana Marina identifies both the coastal settlement and its central cove, separate from Camerini and Monticelli.
What is the sea like at Diana Marina Beach?
The central entry is mainly sandy, while rocks and uneven surfaces occur near the sides.
How do you reach Diana Marina Beach?
Reach it through the local streets and use only signed public access points.
Who is the visit recommended for?
Visitors seeking a beach close to a seaside settlement and nearby services.