Fontanelle Beach · Salento
Puglia · Salento · Melendugno · Adriatic Sea

Fontanelle Beach

Fontanelle Beach is one of the more convenient sandy stretches close to San Foca centre, north of the harbour. It combines free and equipped sections, golden sand and small rocks or islets just offshore.

Fontanelle Beach: What to know before you go

Checked practical information on access, sea conditions, services and safety. In 2026 Melendugno retains Blue Flag status for Roca and San Foca North/Centre/Torre Specchia. The award applies to the listed municipal stretches and does not guarantee identical sea conditions every day.

Broad sandy section close to San Foca centre

Fontanelle Beach is one of the more convenient sandy stretches close to San Foca centre, north of the harbour. It combines free and equipped sections, golden sand and small rocks or islets just offshore.

Good to know

Fontanelle Beach is one of the more convenient sandy stretches close to San Foca centre, north of the harbour. It combines free and equipped sections, golden sand and small rocks or islets just offshore.

Getting there and access

It is easy to reach from the centre and seafront with short walks. Choose the entrance for the free section or the beach club you intend to use without crossing concessions.

Access

It is easy to reach from the centre and seafront with short walks. Choose the entrance for the free section or the beach club you intend to use without crossing concessions.

Sea, coast and seabed

Mainly sandy and generally gradual seabed, with rocks and small islets adding variety in places. Adriatic wind and waves can still make conditions very different from calm days.

Sea

Mainly sandy and generally gradual seabed, with rocks and small islets adding variety in places. Adriatic wind and waves can still make conditions very different from calm days.

Families and children

It is one of the more practical choices for families thanks to sand, generally gradual entry and nearby services. Children still need supervision and a spot without exposed rocks should be chosen.

Families

It is one of the more practical choices for families thanks to sand, generally gradual entry and nearby services. Children still need supervision and a spot without exposed rocks should be chosen.

Parking and services

Bars, food, toilets and rentals are mainly on equipped sections and in the nearby centre. On the free beach bring your own shade and gear; parking is harder around peak summer hours.

Planning

Bars, food, toilets and rentals are mainly on equipped sections and in the nearby centre. On the free beach bring your own shade and gear; parking is harder around peak summer hours.

Accessibility

Being close to town helps, but actual accessibility depends on the individual entrance and seasonal boardwalks. We do not extend unverified features of one beach club to the whole Fontanelle shore.

Accessibility

Being close to town helps, but actual accessibility depends on the individual entrance and seasonal boardwalks. We do not extend unverified features of one beach club to the whole Fontanelle shore.

Wind and sea conditions

Shallow or gradual water does not mean automatic safety. Check flags, waves and wind and never leave children unsupervised.

Safety

Shallow or gradual water does not mean automatic safety. Check flags, waves and wind and never leave children unsupervised.

Swimming and snorkelling

Mainly sandy and generally gradual seabed, with rocks and small islets adding variety in places. Adriatic wind and waves can still make conditions very different from calm days. Shallow or gradual water does not mean automatic safety. Check flags, waves and wind and never leave children unsupervised.

Activities

Mainly sandy and generally gradual seabed, with rocks and small islets adding variety in places. Adriatic wind and waves can still make conditions very different from calm days. Shallow or gradual water does not mean automatic safety. Check flags, waves and wind and never leave children unsupervised.

What has changed / rules to check

In 2026 Melendugno retains Blue Flag status for Roca and San Foca North/Centre/Torre Specchia. The award applies to the listed municipal stretches and does not guarantee identical sea conditions every day.

Update

In 2026 Melendugno retains Blue Flag status for Roca and San Foca North/Centre/Torre Specchia. The award applies to the listed municipal stretches and does not guarantee identical sea conditions every day.

Who it suits

It is one of the more practical choices for families thanks to sand, generally gradual entry and nearby services. Children still need supervision and a spot without exposed rocks should be chosen.

Recommended

It is one of the more practical choices for families thanks to sand, generally gradual entry and nearby services. Children still need supervision and a spot without exposed rocks should be chosen.

Less suitable for

Less suitable for anyone seeking quiet and few people in the busiest summer weeks.

Less suitable

Less suitable for anyone seeking quiet and few people in the busiest summer weeks.

What to bring

Parasol and water for the free section; a mask is useful around the small rocks in calm sea.

What to bring

Parasol and water for the free section; a mask is useful around the small rocks in calm sea.

Fontanelle Beach

The pin locates the place; actual access, parking and conditions should be checked on site. Coordinates: 40.303750, 18.399006.

Fontanelle Beach San Foca · Melendugno · Lecce · Puglia
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Coordinates: 40.30375, 18.399006

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Frequently asked questions · Fontanelle Beach

Access, sea, parking, families, services and safety.

Where is it?
San Foca · Salento · Puglia
What type of place is it?
Broad sandy section close to San Foca centre
How do you get there?
It is easy to reach from the centre and seafront with short walks. Choose the entrance for the free section or the beach club you intend to use without crossing concessions.
What is the sea or seabed like?
Mainly sandy and generally gradual seabed, with rocks and small islets adding variety in places. Adriatic wind and waves can still make conditions very different from calm days.
Is it suitable for children?
It is one of the more practical choices for families thanks to sand, generally gradual entry and nearby services. Children still need supervision and a spot without exposed rocks should be chosen.
Where can you park and are there services?
Bars, food, toilets and rentals are mainly on equipped sections and in the nearby centre. On the free beach bring your own shade and gear; parking is harder around peak summer hours.
Is it accessible for people with reduced mobility?
Being close to town helps, but actual accessibility depends on the individual entrance and seasonal boardwalks. We do not extend unverified features of one beach club to the whole Fontanelle shore.
Can you swim or snorkel?
Mainly sandy and generally gradual seabed, with rocks and small islets adding variety in places. Adriatic wind and waves can still make conditions very different from calm days. Shallow or gradual water does not mean automatic safety. Check flags, waves and wind and never leave children unsupervised.
What is the main safety point?
Shallow or gradual water does not mean automatic safety. Check flags, waves and wind and never leave children unsupervised.