Baia dei Turchi
A crescent of fine sand in the pine forest, within the Alimini Lakes protected oasis. The name recalls the Ottoman landing of 1480, just before the siege of Otranto.
At a glance
- Fine sand and pine forest
- Alimini Lakes oasis
- Last stop on the North tour
- View from the sea
From land it’s one of the busiest beaches in Salento: car parks, a path through the pines, summer concessions. From the sea you skip all that — the white sand appears between the rocks.
Clear water and a sandy seabed: an easy stop for families too. Last stop on the three-hour North tour, before heading back to the harbour.
Location on the route
This stop appears on multiple tours: here you can choose which route to draw on the map.
Route on map
Approximate offshore route
More stops on the NORTH tour
A few stops on the NORTH tour — swipe for more or open the full list.
NORTHNORTH EXTENDEDGrotta Sfondata
In Mulino d’Acqua bay there is a cave with a collapsed roof: from the water you see the hole to the sky and the light pouring in from above.
NORTHNORTH EXTENDEDGrotta delle Conchiglie
Next to Grotta Sfondata, still in Mulino d’Acqua: a wide entrance and an inner tunnel you can swim through, with just enough headroom to breathe.
NORTHNORTH EXTENDEDBaia Morrone
A tight cove between two walls, halfway between Mulino d’Acqua and Baia dei Turchi. More enclosed than its neighbour, less crowded.
