A long stretch of pale, fine sand with shallow water and extensive free-access areas on Manduria's Ionian coast.
Practical information and useful guidance before your visit.
The shoreline includes long free-access sections as well as some seasonal lidos, kiosks and services.
Check local signs and whether services are open in your chosen section.
The main beach has pale, fine sand and generally gentle entry into shallow water.
Waves and currents can temporarily alter the shore and seabed.
The shallow, gently sloping seabed can suit families when the sea is calm.
Always supervise children: lifeguard cover is not guaranteed on every free-access section.
Access varies along the long beach; availability, charges and parking rules depend on the section and season.
Use permitted spaces and never park on dunes or pedestrian access routes.
This is an exposed stretch of Ionian coast, where wind, waves and water clarity can change quickly.
Check official forecasts and follow flags, regulations and local warnings.
In some sections dunes separate the road from the beach; use only marked access points and boardwalks.
Accessibility is not uniform, so check the route and facilities for your chosen section.
Families, swimming on calm days, shoreline walks and visitors who prefer soft sand.
During busy periods arrive early or choose a less central access point.
Visitors seeking complete quiet in peak season or identical full facilities along the entire beach.
Crowding and facilities vary greatly between central, free-access and managed sections.
Water, sun protection, shade for free-access sections and a bag for taking your waste away.
Secure light items and leave nothing on the beach or among the dunes.
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A historic complex in the heart of the marina, combining a star-plan coastal tower and the church dedicated to Saint Peter.
A short distance offshore lies the cargo of a third-century AD Roman ship, including large unfinished marble sarcophagi.
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