Puglia · Salento · Ionian coast · Porto Cesareo

Punta Prosciutto

A long sandy coastline with protected dunes, Mediterranean scrub and shallow waters in the northern part of Porto Cesareo.

The great dune beach north of Porto Cesareo

Punta Prosciutto belongs to the Municipality of Porto Cesareo, in the Province of Lecce, close to the border with the Province of Taranto. The coast lies between Torre Colimena to the north and Torre Lapillo to the south.

The beach is mainly free public beach, with a number of beach clubs, and is characterised by pale soft sand, coastal dunes, Mediterranean scrub and generally shallow water. The landscape is part of the Palude del Conte e Duna Costiera Regional Nature Reserve.

Municipality Porto Cesareo · Province of Lecce
Coast Ionian coast
Landscape Sand, dunes and Mediterranean scrub

Discover Punta Prosciutto

Location, coastline and natural value of one of the best-known seaside resorts on Salento’s Ionian coast.

Where Punta Prosciutto is

Punta Prosciutto lies within the Municipality of Porto Cesareo, in the Province of Lecce, close to the border with the Province of Taranto. Heading north you reach Torre Colimena, while to the south the coast continues towards Torre Castiglione and Torre Lapillo.

Beach, dunes and seabed

Institutional sources describe a long beach that is mainly free to access, with some beach clubs. The sand is pale and soft and the water is generally shallow and clear. Behind the beach, dunes and Mediterranean vegetation form a central part of the landscape.

The sandy seabed generally slopes gradually. Sea conditions still depend on wind and weather, and the resort can become very busy during peak periods.

Nature reserve and environmental protection

The coastline is part of the Palude del Conte e Duna Costiera Regional Nature Reserve, established in 2006 and lying entirely within the Municipality of Porto Cesareo. The reserve includes the Palude del Conte – Dune di Punta Prosciutto site, code IT9150027.

Punta Prosciutto also marks the northern boundary of the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area, which continues south along the coasts of the municipalities of Porto Cesareo and Nardò.

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Where Punta Prosciutto is

In the northern part of Porto Cesareo, close to the boundary between the Provinces of Lecce and Taranto.

Punta Prosciutto Porto Cesareo · Province of Lecce
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Approximate coordinates: 40.2945, 17.766

Beaches of the resort

The main coastline pages, kept separate from private beach establishments.

Spiaggia di Punta Prosciutto

The main sandy stretch of the resort, with dunes, pale sand and generally shallow water.

Spiaggia di Punta Grossa

A stretch of the northern Porto Cesareo coastline connected to the dune system of Punta Prosciutto.

Accommodation in Punta Prosciutto and nearby

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🚤 Tours and experiences

Boat trips, tours and useful activities to experience the area.

A.S.D. Acquamania

Diving and snorkelling

Via Morgagni, 7, 73010 Punta Prosciutto, Porto Cesareo LE

+39 329 465 4068
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Boat Tour Porto Cesareo

Boat excursions

Piazza Nazario Sauro / Lungomare R. Sambati, Porto Cesareo LE

+39 392 300 6968
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🍽️ Where to eat

Restaurants and local venues: up to 7 recent listings plus claimed or featured businesses.

Pescheria 3.0

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Via Torre Lapillo, 102, 73010 Torre Lapillo, Porto Cesareo LE

+39 0833 565164
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Solaris Torre Lapillo

Seafood, pizzeria, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Via Achille Grandi, 62, 73010 Torre Lapillo, Porto Cesareo LE

+39 328 087 6341
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Kaila Bistró

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Via Lecce, 73010 Torre Lapillo, Porto Cesareo LE

+39 328 985 0230
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I Vinai

Wine bar, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, seafood

Via Torre, 176, 73010 Torre Lapillo, Porto Cesareo LE

+39 320 478 7291
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Il Corallo (Punta Grossa)

Seafood, pizzeria, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Villaggio Punta Grossa, 73010 Porto Cesareo LE

+39 338 358 1847
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Il Graffio

Seafood, pizzeria, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Via Agri, 8, 73010 Punta Prosciutto, Porto Cesareo LE

+39 349 144 9683
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Riva Beach

Seafood, pizzeria, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Via Gaspare Aselli, 73010 Punta Prosciutto, Porto Cesareo LE

+39 376 241 5806
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🚗 Car, scooter and bike rental

Mobility services for exploring the coast and inland areas.

NOLEGGIO BICI PORTO CESAREO SER.CAR.SAS

Bike / e-bike

Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 236, 73010 Porto Cesareo LE

+39 350 002 0979
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Porto Cesareo Service

Car & scooter

Via Bissolati, scalo d’alaggio, 73010 Porto Cesareo LE

+39 389 528 4241
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Frequently asked questions about Punta Prosciutto

Essential answers about the beach, its location and the protected areas.

Which municipality is Punta Prosciutto in?
Punta Prosciutto belongs to the municipality of Porto Cesareo, in the province of Lecce. It lies close to the border with the province of Taranto and the territory of Manduria.
What is Punta Prosciutto beach like?
It is a long stretch of mostly free-access beach, with a few beach clubs, pale soft sand, dunes and generally shallow, clear water.
Is Punta Prosciutto part of a protected area?
Yes. The coastline lies within the Palude del Conte and Coastal Dune Regional Nature Reserve and the protection system of Special Area of Conservation IT9150027.
Is Punta Prosciutto within the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area?
Punta Prosciutto marks the northern boundary of the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area, which continues southwards as far as Torre Inserraglio.
Are there private beach clubs at Punta Prosciutto?
The beach is mostly free-access, but there are also beach clubs. Opening periods and services may change, so it is advisable to check directly with the chosen establishment.
Which nearby coastal resorts can be visited?
Continuing along the coast from Punta Prosciutto, the closest linked coastal locations are: Torre Castiglione and Torre Colimena.

Nearby seaside resorts to discover

Continue along the coast through the resorts closest to Punta Prosciutto.

Porto Cesareo · Previous resort

Torre Castiglione

A natural seaside resort of small coves, sandy beaches, low rocky shore, Mediterranean scrub, spunnulate and the ruins of a 16th-century tower.

 Manduria · Next resort

Torre Colimena

Beach, nature and history between the Ionian Sea, the Salina dei Monaci and the 16th-century coastal tower.

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