Punta Prosciutto in Puglia, Salento
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

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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.

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

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Punta Prosciutto Beach

Punta Prosciutto Beach

Fine sand, dunes, generally shallow water and long stretches of free public beach: the practical information to know before spending a day at Punta Prosciutto.

 Punta Grossa Beach

Punta Grossa Beach

A more natural and irregular stretch than nearby Punta Prosciutto: sand, low rock, dunes and Mediterranean scrub, with plenty of free shoreline but few services directly on the beach.

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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?
The nearest linked coastal resorts are Torre Colimena to the north, and Torre Castiglione and Torre Lapillo heading south.

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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.

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Torre Colimena

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