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Pescoluse

One of the best-known seaside resorts in Lower Salento, with pale very fine sand, clear water, shallow seabeds and a long system of coastal dunes.

The beach known as the “Maldives of Salento”

Pescoluse is a seaside resort of the Municipality of Salve on the Ionian coast, between Torre Pali and Posto Vecchio.

The locality is known for its long stretch of pale fine sand, clear water, generally shallow seabeds and the dune belt that follows the coast.

Municipality Salve · Province of Lecce
Coast Ionian Sea · Lower Salento
Landscape Fine sand, dunes and generally shallow water

Discover Pescoluse

The location, the beach and the awards received by this seaside resort of Salve.

The beach of Pescoluse

The beach is made of pale, very fine sand. Free public sections alternate with beach establishments along the coast.

The sea often shows turquoise shades and is generally shallow close to shore, a feature that has helped make the locality widely known.

Dunes and coastal landscape

Behind the beach lies a belt of dunes with Mediterranean vegetation. This environment is an integral part of the Pescoluse landscape and should only be crossed using the established access paths.

The continuous sandy shore links Pescoluse to the other seaside resorts of Salve, especially Torre Pali and Posto Vecchio.

Blue Flag and Green Flag

The Municipality of Salve lists Pescoluse among its 2026 Blue Flag beaches, an award connected with water quality and local services.

In 2026 Pescoluse also received the Green Flag, awarded to seaside locations considered suitable for children and families.

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Pescoluse beach

The public beach already has a dedicated page on Salentissimo.it.

Spiaggia di Pescoluse

The long fine-sand beach of the resort, with generally shallow water, free public stretches and beach establishments.

Where Pescoluse is

On the Ionian coast of the Municipality of Salve, between Torre Pali and Posto Vecchio.

Pescoluse Salve · Province of Lecce
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Coordinates: 39.8373, 18.2544

Accommodation in Pescoluse and nearby

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Bed & Breakfast Lu Cantoru

Via delle More, 8 - Marina di Pescoluse (LE) - Posto Vecchio+39 388 98 23 484 Claim for free

Hotel Gold Beach

Litoranea Leuca-Gallipoli - Marina di Pescoluse (Salve) +39 0833 711062 Claim for free

La Conca Hotel

Via Pitagora 72, Loc. Pescoluse - Salve (LE) +39 0833 711056 Claim for free

Morello Beach Hotel

Via delle betulle, Marina di Pescoluse, Posto vecchio - Salve (LE)(+39) 0833 1822860 Claim for free

Hotel Francesco

Via Toscana – Marina di Pescoluse, Salve (LE)+39 320 5734028 Claim for free

Perla Saracena

Traversa SP 91- 73050 - Salve (Le) +39 0833 1901 116 Claim for free

Esperia Palace Hotel

Via delle Rose, 18, 73059 Lido Marini - Marina di Ugento (Le) +39 0833.1855136 Claim for free

B&B Nonna Maria

Contrada Sciumentare snc, 73050 Marina di Pescoluse (Le) +39 388 129 4632 Claim for free

Hotel Albatros

Corso Venezia, 15, 73040 Morciano di Leuca (Le) +39 0833 712 174 Claim for free

Antica Masseria Ficazzana

SP339 s.n, c, 73050 Marina di Pescoluse (Le) +39 329 046 9393 Claim for free

Casale de li Canti

Str. Vicinale Palombara, 12, 73050 Salve (Le) Claim for free

Masseria Borgin

Contrada Borgin 73050 Salve (Le) +39 349 679 2255 Claim for free

B&B Giglio Marino

Contrada TerraMascia 73050 Marina di Pescoluse (Le) +39 327 985 3322 Claim for free

Relais Masseria Sant"Antonio

Contrada Fani, 73050 Salve (Le) +39 335 810 0811 Claim for free

Pescoluse Apartments

Via San Francesco D"Assisi,73050 Pescoluse (Le) +39 348 423 5918 Claim for free

Villa Corciulo

Str. vicinale Terramascia, 73050 Marina di Pescoluse (Le) +39 366 632 3245 Claim for free

Bed & Breakfast Contrada Borgin

Contrada Borgin, 73050 Pescoluse, Salve (Le) +39 393 55 43 259 Claim for free

Residenza Le Dune Appartamenti

Corso Italia, 24, 73050 Posto Vecchio (Le) +39 338 865 0600 Claim for free

On The Beach Apartments

Via G. Caboto, Torre Pali (Le) +39 0833 185 7466 Claim for free

Agriturismo Tenuta Serre

73050 Marina di Pescoluse (Le) +39 392 771 2111 Claim for free

Tenuta Li Fani

Contrada Fani, 2, 73050 Salve (Le) +39 347 727 7534 Claim for free

Residence Magic Sea Vacation

Via E. Scarpetta, 73050 Salve (Le) +39 345 772 2458 Claim for free

Feudo Frammasi Bracchio

Via Scalelle Alte, 73050 Salve (Le) +39 338 169 5637 Claim for free

Gigli Hotel Salento

Corso Leuca 73050 Marina di Pescoluse, Salve (Le) +39 0833 528 176 Claim for free

Agriturismo Amaranto

Strada Comunale Salve-Pescoluse, 73050 Salve (Le) +39 328 285 2759 Claim for free

Altamarea

SP339, 73050 Marina di Pescoluse - Salve (Le) +39 328 759 1600 Claim for free

Casa dei Gerani in Salento

Via dei Gerani, 32, 73050 Salve (Le) +39 331 281 6683 Claim for free

Residence Miramare

Via Archimede, 73040 Torre Vado (Le) +39 0833 182 1540 Claim for free

Relais Carlo Alberto

Via Carlo Alberto 10, Salve (Le) +39 348 730 3924 Claim for free

Agriturismo Specchiarussa

SP190, 12, 73040 Morciano di Leuca (Le) +39 0833 743 040 Claim for free

Coclee Suite Palace

Via Armando Diaz, 19 Salve (Le) +39 0833 741 015 Claim for free

Tally B&B

Via Vittorio Veneto, 48, 73050 Salve (Le) +39 346 021 5273 Claim for free
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Nearby seaside resorts to discover

Continue along the Ionian coast towards Torre Pali or Posto Vecchio.

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Torre Pali

Heading west you reach Torre Pali, with its 16th-century tower, harbour and beach.

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Posto Vecchio

To the east the coast continues to Posto Vecchio, with fine sand, dunes and Mediterranean vegetation.

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Frequently asked questions about Pescoluse

Essential answers about the location, beach, shallow water and awards.

Where is Pescoluse?
Pescoluse is a seaside locality in the municipality of Salve, on the Ionian coast of southern Salento, between Torre Pali and Posto Vecchio.
What is Pescoluse beach like?
It is a long beach of light, very fine sand, with clear water, public sections and beach clubs.
Why is Pescoluse called the Maldives of Salento?
The nickname refers to its light-coloured sand and the clear turquoise shades of the sea.
Is the water shallow at Pescoluse?
It is generally shallow near the shore, although depth and conditions vary by location, wind and sea state.
Is Pescoluse suitable for families with children?
The municipality lists it among the 2026 Green Flag resorts. Children should still be supervised and sea conditions checked.
Are there public beach sections and beach clubs in Pescoluse?
Yes. The coastline alternates public beach sections with numerous private beach businesses.