Capo Santa Maria di Leuca

Capo Santa Maria di Leuca is the Punta Meliso headland, topped by the lighthouse and sanctuary. It is a geographic and scenic landmark rather than a beach; the “meeting of two seas” is mainly a geographic and traditional idea, not a permanently visible line in the water.

Reach the headland by urban roads and scenic paths; never use the cliff edge as a shortcut.

This is not a beach: its main value is scenic, historic or natural. Use separate public bathing access for swimming.

Suitable as a scenic or cultural family stop, but it is not an equipped beach.

Use town parking and services; availability, traffic restrictions and charges may change in summer.

Part of the view is available from the urban area, but headland paths and cliff edges are not universally accessible.

Keep back from the edge and avoid improvised descents or jumps. Wet rock and wind make the headland more hazardous.

This is not a beach: its main value is scenic, historic or natural. Use separate public bathing access for swimming. Keep back from the edge and avoid improvised descents or jumps. Wet rock and wind make the headland more hazardous.

Information checked against current local sources; parking, access and sea conditions remain variable.