14 Apr Best beaches in Savelletri

If you want to spend a vacation in complete relax, among beautiful beaches and good food, Savelletri is the destination for you. This small town in Puglia is unique and appreciated for its beaches and shallow waters. The perfect destination for families and snorkeling enthusiasts. Find out which are the best beaches in Savelletri.

Hunting for sea urchins on the beaches of Savelletri

Do you want to spend a vacation on the best beaches of Puglia, taste fresh fish and see magical locations? Savelletri is the place for you. Here you can find the best beaches of the Adriatic coast, among ancient olive trees and white houses in the background. Imagine the sunlight reflecting on the sea water, captured by these typical white buildings creating a wonderful contrast with the golden sand of Savelletri.

Have you ever eaten sea urchins? If the answer is no, you will be happy to know that Savelletri is famous as the “home of urchins”. Sea urchins are a typical Apulian dish, to be eaten raw accompanied by excellent homemade bread. The seabed of Savelletri beaches are the ideal place to fish these delicacies, so if you climb on the rocks be careful where you put your feet!

Is your mouth already watering? Stop in one of the many restaurants on the beaches of Savelletri, which are ready to welcome tourists and will be open for the whole summer season.

Not only good food but also a lot of relaxation. For this there is no better place than Lido Ottagono, located on one of the best beaches of Savelletri. It rises on a sandy cove and has large spaces with services of all kinds to satisfy all your needs.

The Lido Ottagono is the ideal solution for a vacation on the beaches of Savelletri. Don’t worry if you don’t speak Italian, booking your parasol has never been easier thanks to Cocobuk (available in English).

Torre Egnazia: beach and archaeological park

Italy has more to offer than just sea and fun, it is also rich in history. Torre Egnazia is a perfect example of both. This town is located a few kilometers north along the coast and it is certainly among the best beaches in Savelletri. It is characterized by a long coast with golden sand and clear sea.

Near the sea you will find the Egnazia Archaeological Park, on of the most important archaeological site in Puglia. The finds are dating back to Roman times, when the city was a strategic point used by the Romans. The harbour was particularly important because from here it was possible to reach the beginning of the Via Egnatia (hence the name of the city) which connected the Adriatic Sea with the Aegean Sea.

Inside the archaeological park there is the famous Tomb of the Pomegranates, a tuff building excavated from the rock, which takes its name from the representations of the pomegranate fruit that cover the walls.

Not to be missed: Ostuni and Monopoli

If you are in the area, two stops not to be missed are definitely Ostuni and Monopoli.

Ostuni “the white city”, is known by visitors from all over the world. It is located a few kilometers from the beaches of Savelletri and its historic center full of narrow streets and characteristic buildings is absolutely worth a visit.

Only 20 minutes by car from the beaches of Savelletri, Monopoli is an unmissable destination. Here you will find beaches bathed by crystal clear waters and a vibrant nightlife. To learn more read our article on 5 things to do in Monopoli.