Puglia · Salento · Ionian coast · Ugento

Torre San Giovanni

One of Ugento’s main seaside resorts, with a long sandy coast, a rocky stretch, the harbour and the former coastal tower converted into a lighthouse.

Six kilometres of coast between rocks and sand

Torre San Giovanni lies on the Ionian coast of the municipality of Ugento, between Posto Rosso to the north and Fontanelle to the south.

The lighthouse marks two distinct landscapes: to the north the low rocky coast of Mare Verde, and to the south the long sandy beach continuing into the Litorale di Ugento Regional Natural Park.

Municipality Ugento · Province of Lecce
Coast Ionian coast
Landscape Sandy beaches, low rocky shore, harbour and natural park

Discover Torre San Giovanni

The long beach, lighthouse, harbour and protected landscape of the Ugento coast.

The coast and beaches

The regional source describes Torre San Giovanni beach as one of the longest shorelines in southern Salento, with about six kilometres of fine sand.

The coast alternates free stretches and beach establishments. North of the town, in the Mare Verde area, the shore is instead low and rocky.

The tower converted into a lighthouse

The coastal tower was commissioned in the 16th century as a defensive outpost against raids.

The structure was later converted into a lighthouse to assist navigation around the shallows off the coast.

Harbour and natural park

Beside the town lies the small harbour of Torre San Giovanni, a reference point for local boating.

The southern sandy stretch lies within the Litorale di Ugento Regional Natural Park, established in 2007 to protect dunes, scrub, coastal basins and other coastal environments.

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Where Torre San Giovanni is

On the Ionian coast of the municipality of Ugento, between Posto Rosso and Fontanelle.

Torre San Giovanni Ugento · Province of Lecce
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Approximate coordinates: 39.8889, 18.1139

Beaches and places in Torre San Giovanni

The beach, lighthouse, harbour and rocky stretch of Mare Verde.

Spiaggia di Torre San Giovanni

The long sandy shoreline of the resort, with fine sand, generally shallow water and free stretches alternating with beach businesses.

Faro di Torre San Giovanni

The former coastal tower converted into a lighthouse, standing on the headland that separates the northern rocky stretch from the southern sandy beaches.

Porto di Torre San Giovanni

The resort’s small harbour, located close to the lighthouse and town centre.

Torre San Giovanni Marittimo

The historic coastal tower later converted into a lighthouse, standing on the headland that separates the rocky northern shore from the sandy beaches to the south.

🛏️ Where to stay in Torre San Giovanni

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Stella Marina Resort

Via N. Machiavelli 17, 73040 Posto Rosso Marina di Alliste (Le)

+39 320 886 7065
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B&B Masseria Centro Colonico

Via Luigi Settembrini, 73059 Torre San Giovanni (Le)

+39 327 810 8587
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🚤 Tours and experiences

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

Nautica Sea Blue

Boat excursions

Porto turistico Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

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Salento Coast Ovest

Water sports and sea activities

Torre San Giovanni / litorale di Ugento LE

+39 338 838 9343
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🍽️ Where to eat

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

Lido Sabbioso · Ristorante

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Contrada Paduli, Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

+39 333 2039579
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Da Gino · Pizza e Sostanza

Seafood, pizzeria, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Corso Uxentum, 32, 73059 Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

+39 340 630 3423
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A'mare

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Corso Uxentum, 67, 73059 Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

+39 334 842 3480
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Evo · Pizza Contemporanea di Puglia

Pizzeria and Italian cuisine

SP91, 15, 73059 Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

+39 379 278 8385
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Cucinapesci

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Via Malta, 2, 73059 Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

+39 349 060 8089
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Ristorante Luna Lido

Salento, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Via G. Caboto, 4, 73059 Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

+39 0833 931276
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Trattoria Lu Pescatore

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Corso Annibale, 1, 73059 Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

+39 0833 937018
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🚗 Car, scooter and bike rental

Mobility services for exploring the coast and inland areas.

Area Camper Rivamare · Noleggio Bici

Bike / e-bike

Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

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Garzia Tourist Service

Car & scooter

Via Dandolo, 10, Torre San Giovanni, Ugento LE

+39 348 6066987
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Frequently asked questions about Torre San Giovanni

Essential answers about the beach, lighthouse, harbour and beach businesses.

Where is Torre San Giovanni?
Torre San Giovanni is a seaside locality of Ugento on the Ionian coast between Posto Rosso and Fontanelle.
What is Torre San Giovanni beach like?
South of the lighthouse there is a long fine-sand coast with generally shallow water, public sections and many beach clubs.
What is the Torre San Giovanni lighthouse?
It is a sixteenth-century coastal tower originally built for defence and later converted into a lighthouse to assist navigation.
Are there rocky sections at Torre San Giovanni?
Yes. North of the town, in the Mare Verde area, there is a rocky public beach section.
Is the beach within a natural park?
The southern sandy coast lies within the Litorale di Ugento Regional Natural Park, established in 2007.
How many private beach businesses appear on the former page?
The former page lists 14 private beach businesses. All are retained as not yet verified.

Nearby seaside resorts to discover

Continue along the Ionian coast towards Posto Rosso or Fontanelle.

Ugento · Previous resort

Fontanelle

A long sandy stretch of the Ugento coast, among dunes, pine woods, coastal basins and protected environments of the Litorale di Ugento Regional Natural Park.

 Alliste · Next resort

Posto Rosso

A seaside resort of Alliste with low rocky coast, small free bays and easy access to the Ionian Sea.

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