Punta della Suina in Puglia, Salento
Puglia · Salento · Ionian coast · Gallipoli

Punta della Suina

Two small sandy bays, low rocks, pine woods and Mediterranean scrub in the natural park south of Gallipoli.

Bays, low rocks and Mediterranean scrub

Punta della Suina lies on the Ionian coast south of Gallipoli, between Baia Verde and Torre del Pizzo.

The resort is part of the Isola di Sant’Andrea and Punta Pizzo Coast Regional Natural Park and combines sandy bays, low rocks, pine woods and Mediterranean vegetation.

Municipality Gallipoli · Province of Lecce
Coast Ionian coast
Landscape Sandy bays, rocks, pine woods and Mediterranean scrub

Discover Punta della Suina

The two bays, the free beach and the protected landscape south of Gallipoli.

The two bays

Punta della Suina consists of two small sandy bays separated by low rocks, facing the small Scoglio Tondo.

The sea, sand and low rocks create one of the most recognisable landscapes on Gallipoli’s Ionian coast.

Free beach and paths

Beyond the rocky area you reach a long free stretch of beach continuing towards Lido Pizzo.

Spiaggia degli Innamorati is linked to the resort and lies within the same environment of pine woods and Mediterranean vegetation.

The natural park

Punta della Suina lies within the Isola di Sant’Andrea and Punta Pizzo Coast Regional Natural Park.

The park protects a mosaic of beaches, Mediterranean scrub, pine woods, wetlands and important habitats for flora and fauna.

Where Punta della Suina is

On the southern Ionian coast of Gallipoli, between Baia Verde and Torre del Pizzo.

Punta della Suina Gallipoli · Province of Lecce
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Approximate coordinates: 40.0015, 18.015

Beaches and places in Punta della Suina

Bays, free beach and landscapes of the natural park.

🛏️ Where to stay in Punta della Suina

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Residence Le Palme

Via Torre Annunziata 25, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa , Taviano (Le)

+39 340 257 8507
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🚤 Tours and experiences

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

Paguro Tour Gallipoli

Boat excursions

Riviera Armando Diaz, 91, 73014 Gallipoli LE

+39 377 313 2795
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🍽️ Where to eat

Restaurants and local venues: all verified or featured businesses plus 7 standard listings rotated daily.

Cotriero

Restaurant, bar and Mediterranean cuisine

Località Pizzo, 73014 Gallipoli LE

+39 340 666 2833

Lido Pizzo · Ristorante

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Litoranea Gallipoli-Leuca, 1, 73014 Gallipoli LE

+39 327 741 6582

Osteria Briganti

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Via Antonietta De Pace, 107, 73014 Gallipoli LE

+39 0833 261166

Angolo Blu

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Via Cesare Muzio, 45, 73014 Gallipoli LE

+39 0833 261500

Ristorante DolceVita

Salento, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Corso Roma, 143, 73014 Gallipoli LE

+39 0833 264040

Il Pettolino Gallipoli

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Riviera Nazario Sauro, 57, 73014 Gallipoli LE

+39 366 335 1909

Al Pescatore Restaurant

Seafood, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

Riviera Cristoforo Colombo, 39, 73014 Gallipoli LE

+39 0833 263656
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🚗 Car, scooter and bike rental

Mobility services for exploring the coast and inland areas.

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📅 Events near Punta della Suina and across Salento

Local events within 30 km over the next 7 days, patron-saint festivals within 50 km over two months, and major Salento events shown until they end.

Nearby event Andrano TODAY

Notte Verde 2026

Event in Andrano at Castiglione d'Otranto, scheduled from 29/08/2026 09:00. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Castiglione d'Otranto

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Nearby event Seclì TODAY

Salento Book Festival · Seclì

Event in Seclì at Largo XI Febbraio, scheduled from 29/08/2026 21:00. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Largo XI Febbraio

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Nearby event Cutrofiano TOMORROW

Li Ucci Festival 2026

Event in Cutrofiano at Centro storico e Masseria L'Astore, scheduled from 30/08/2026 09:00. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Centro storico e Masseria L'Astore

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Nearby event Galatina TOMORROW

Servillo / Girotto / Mangalavite · L'anno che verrà

Event in Galatina at Chiostro del Palazzo della Cultura, scheduled from 30/08/2026 21:00. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Chiostro del Palazzo della Cultura

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Nearby event Nardò THIS WEEKEND

Crocevia per lo Ionio 2026

Event in Nardò at Piazza Cesare Battisti, scheduled from 26/08/2026 20:30. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Piazza Cesare Battisti

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Nearby event Nardò THIS WEEKEND

Sarah Jane Morris & Solis String Quartet

Event in Nardò at Chiostro dei Carmelitani, scheduled from 28/08/2026 21:00. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Chiostro dei Carmelitani

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Nearby event Spongano THIS WEEKEND

Salento Book Festival · Spongano

Event in Spongano at Piazza Bacile, scheduled from 28/08/2026 20:30. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Piazza Bacile

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Patron-saint festival Campi Salentina UPCOMING

Festa di Sant'Oronzo · Campi Salentina

Event in Campi Salentina at Centro cittadino, scheduled from 31/08/2026 12:00. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Centro cittadino

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Major Salento event Lecce

Lecce v Roma · Serie A

Lecce host Roma at the Via del Mare stadium on Monday 31 August 2026 at 18:30, in matchday 2 of the 2026/27 Serie A season.

Stadio Via del Mare

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Nearby event Nardò UPCOMING

Salento Book Festival · Nardò

Event in Nardò at Piazza Cesare Battisti, scheduled from 01/09/2026 20:30. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Piazza Cesare Battisti

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Nearby event Aradeo UPCOMING

Salento Book Festival · Aradeo

Event in Aradeo at Piazzetta SS. Annunziata, scheduled from 02/09/2026 20:30. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Piazzetta SS. Annunziata

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Nearby event Taviano UPCOMING

Salento Book Festival · Taviano

Event in Taviano at Centro cittadino, scheduled from 03/09/2026 20:30. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Centro cittadino

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Nearby event Nardò UPCOMING

Rita Marcotulli · Under 29 but me

Event in Nardò at Giardino Orto Botanico, scheduled from 03/09/2026 21:00. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Giardino Orto Botanico

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Nearby event Galatone UPCOMING

Salento Book Festival · Concita De Gregorio

Event in Galatone at Atrio Palazzo Marchesale, scheduled from 04/09/2026 21:00. Check the listed source for the latest programme updates.

Atrio Palazzo Marchesale

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Patron-saint festival Copertino UPCOMING

Feast of Saint Joseph of Cupertino

Copertino’s main religious and civic patronal celebration traditionally takes place on 17, 18 and 19 September in the historic centre and the city’s main streets. The detailed 2026 timetable will be updated when officially published.

Centro storico

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Frequently asked questions about Punta della Suina

Essential answers about the bays, free beach, natural park and beach clubs.

Where is Punta della Suina?
Punta della Suina is on Gallipoli's southern Ionian coast, between Baia Verde and Torre del Pizzo.
What is the landscape at Punta della Suina like?
The landscape combines two small sandy bays, low rocks, pine woodland, Mediterranean scrub and the small Scoglio Tondo.
Is there a public beach at Punta della Suina?
Yes. Beyond the rocky area there is a long public beach continuing towards Lido Pizzo.
Is Punta della Suina in a protected area?
Yes. It lies within the Isola di Sant'Andrea and Punta Pizzo Coast Regional Natural Park.
What is Spiaggia degli Innamorati?
It is a public beach associated with the locality, surrounded by pine woodland, Mediterranean scrub, sand and low rocks.
Which private beach businesses are associated with the locality?
The former page lists Lido di Punta della Suina and G Beach. Both are shown as not yet verified.

Nearby seaside resorts to discover

Continue along the Ionian coast towards Gallipoli or Torre del Pizzo.