Torre Uluzzo Bay is one of the most dramatic and rugged stretches of Porto Selvaggio Park: cliffs, Mediterranean scrub, the remains of the 16th-century tower and an important archaeological landscape. It is not an easy beach and not a place for flip-flops.
Checked practical information on access, sea conditions, services and safety. Since 2026 the municipality has operated new electric mobility within the park and carried out works on the firebreak road at the Uluzzo entrance. These changes help park access but do not turn the bay into an easy or serviced beach.
Reach the area from the SP286 and the park entrances/trails. The final descent to the rocky shore is short but steep, stony and uneven: use visible routes only and avoid improvised tracks along cliff edges.
If an access point is closed or altered, do not improvise shortcuts: use authorised routes only.
There is no sandy beach: entry is from the rocks, with uneven depth and seabed. The water can be very clear and good for snorkelling, but waves and surge make getting out harder when conditions change.
Before moving away from shore, identify a safe exit point and do not enter if waves or current exceed your ability.
With small children, choose only spots away from manoeuvring areas and with an easy entry; supervision and sea conditions remain essential.
Before planning the day, consider access, distance from services, crowding and how easy it will be to get back.
Do not rely on services directly on the rocky shore. Park only in permitted areas near park entrances and do not stop on the road to look at the view. Water, a hat and suitable footwear are essential.
Do not leave valuables visible in the car and do not occupy verges, access points or unauthorised spaces.
The trail and rocky shore are uneven and cannot be described as barrier-free. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are not suitable for the final stretch towards the sea.
If you have specific mobility needs, check before leaving whether the route is genuinely usable that day.
Do not jump from unchecked spots and never assume sufficient depth or absence of submerged rocks; in rough sea stay well back from the edge.
Check actual access and conditions on site before relying on this information.
There is no sandy beach: entry is from the rocks, with uneven depth and seabed. The water can be very clear and good for snorkelling, but waves and surge make getting out harder when conditions change.Do not jump from unchecked spots and never assume sufficient depth or absence of submerged rocks; in rough sea stay well back from the edge.
Check actual access and conditions on site before relying on this information.
Since 2026 the municipality has operated new electric mobility within the park and carried out works on the firebreak road at the Uluzzo entrance. These changes help park access but do not turn the bay into an easy or serviced beach.
If signs or barriers on site are more restrictive than this guide, the instructions on site always take precedence.
Best for hikers, younger visitors and adults used to rocky coasts, light trekking and calm-sea snorkelling; poor choice for small children or anyone seeking comfort.
Before deciding, pay particular attention to the access and safety cards, as they can completely change the experience.
Less suitable for anyone seeking a sandy beach, easy access and services within a few metres.
If one of these limitations is decisive for you, compare a nearby location before setting off.
Light hiking or grippy shoes, water, hat, sun protection, water shoes and a mask when the sea is calm.
Keep your phone and documents in a waterproof case and carry your gear in a compact backpack.
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A small free cove in the northern sector of Porto Selvaggio and Palude del Capitano Regional Natural Park, between Torre Uluzzo and Torre Inserraglio. It is best enjoyed as a natural beach: mixed seabed, rocks and pebbles, clear water, snorkelling and very limited direct services.
A small pebble bay inside the natural park: the sea is spectacular, but before you go it helps to know where to leave the car, how far you need to walk, how the shuttle works and what to bring.
This page does not describe one cave: it is an overview of the cave and rock-shelter system of Porto Selvaggio and Uluzzo Bay. Grotta del Cavallo, Grotta di Uluzzu, Uluzzo C, Grotta Gaia and Green Cave have very different characteristics and access conditions and should be considered separately.
Santa Maria dell'Alto Tower stands about 50 metres above the southern edge of Porto Selvaggio Park. It is a historic and scenic stop, not a beach: its main attraction is the landscape of pine woods, cliffs and the Ionian Sea.
Lu Rinaru is a small natural cove between Serra Cicora and Uluzzo Bay, on a rocky and lightly developed stretch of coast. In previous years the municipality designated it for bathing with dogs, but current local signage should be checked before automatically treating it as a dog beach this season.
The regional cave register records “Grotta di Uluzzu” in the same position on the tower headland: we keep the historical Salentissimo name while using the verified location and without promising easy access.
Grotta del Cavallo in Uluzzo Bay is one of Salento’s most important prehistoric sites. Its long Palaeolithic sequence has produced key evidence for the study of Neanderthals, the Uluzzian and early Homo sapiens in Europe. It should not be treated as an ordinary tourist swimming cave.
Grotta Gaia is a coastal cave very close to Porto Selvaggio’s main bay. The Puglia cave register confirms its name and position, but the new page avoids presenting it as an “easy” cave to reach in all conditions.
Grotta Greta is a local name on Porto Selvaggio’s rocky coast. Official sources confirm the protected park and its many caves, but no official cave-registry coordinate was found under this name, so the pin marks the coastal sector rather than a certified entrance.
Porto Selvaggio’s Green Cave is a sea cave also recorded by the Puglia cave register. Green reflections and clear water make it striking, but its low entrance and swell can make it impassable: it is not a place to reach at any cost.
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Navigation follows Porto Selvaggio between Torre Inserraglio and Santa Caterina.
Access, sea, parking, families, services and safety.
