What is the water and sand quality of the St. Catherine's beach?

The coastline of St. Catherine's beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at St. Catherine's beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, St. Catherine's beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the St. Catherine's beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.St. Catherine's beach is fully protected from waves.There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the St. Catherine's beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the St. Catherine's beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of St. Catherine's beach?

The bar is located right on the St. Catherine's beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pizza Crì is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the St. Catherine's beach?

There are 2077 places to stay in the St. Catherine's beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of St. Catherine's beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=316562&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Piccadilly</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2222852&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">camera elena in Palazzo Stapane</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2599600&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pattina Casa Vacanze</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3273918&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Cristina by RivedelSalento</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2272837&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Terrazza sullo Jonio</a></li></ul>

How far is the St. Catherine's beach from parking?

The St. Catherine's beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby St. Catherine's beach?

There are 4 attractions near St. Catherine's beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Stanza dei bagni located in 0 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit St. Catherine's beach?

The month with the highest temperature in St. Catherine's beach is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 15°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

St. Catherine's beach (Lecce) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.

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Photo of St. Catherine's beach and the settlement

St. Catherine's beach

Santa Caterina di Nardò, Italy

5.9

#348 out of 434 in Apulia 2

Beach resort Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Santa Caterina • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

90m

Playground Playground

3.8km

Park Canalone di Santa Caterina

310m

Hiking Area Salento Magic Sunset Experience

460m

Hiking Area Posto pausa

490m

Hiking Area Santa Maria al Bagno

710m

Park Pineta di Santa Caterina

750m

Park Belvedere Porto Selvaggio

1km

Hiking Area Grotta Greta

1km

Hiking Area Spiaggia Libera

1.3km

Park Parco Pinocchio

1.6km

Restaurant Pizza Crì

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Bar MAYAPAN

8.2 - Very good 80m

Restaurant M'n'B - Meat'n'Burger

8.6 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant La Santa

8.4 - Very good 90m

Restaurant NOW - Not Only Wine

8 - Very good 100m

Italian Restaurant Larilò - Santa Caterina

9.4 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Le Terrazze

7 - Good 100m

Restaurant Paglialunga Fishfood

9.2 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Mareientu Ristorante

9.2 - Excellent 130m

Ice Cream Shop Gelateria Desideria - Nardò Santa Caterina

8 - Very good 110m

Ice Cream Shop Gelosia

8.8 - Excellent 110m

Supermarket Specialità alimentari Caputo Mariaelena Santa Caterina

150m

Grocery Store ALIMENTARI MAZZARELLA

1.4km

Supermarket Market Stripi

1.4km

Supermarket Piazza Mercato Rionale Santa Maria al Bagno

1.4km

Supermarket Posto di Blocco dal 1973

1.5km

Supermarket Antico Forno di Chiesanuova

4km

Supermarket Centro Spesa da Tonia Lido Conchiglie

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Stanza dei bagni

50m

Tourist Attraction Porto Selvaggio

1.3km

Museum Aquarium of Salento

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Museo della Memoria e dell'Accoglienza

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Grotta del Cavallo

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Torre dell'Alto Lido

8.6 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Stabilimento Balneare Punto Fisso Beach

8.6 - Excellent 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Fondazione Terra D'Otranto

10 - Exceptional 5.9km

Tourist Attraction Torre Inserraglio

6.8km

Amusement Park Splash Parco Acquatico

7km

Historical Landmark Torre dell'Alto

870m

Historical Landmark Torre Uluzzo

3.2km

Historical Landmark Torre dell'Inserraglio (Torre Critò)

7.1km

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About

St. Catherine's beach is located on the Ionian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 109th place out of 154 beaches in the Lecce region 28.9 km away from its center, the city of Lecce. It is one of the beaches of Santa Caterina settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

8 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Santa Caterina • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

90m

Playground Playground

3.8km

Park Canalone di Santa Caterina

310m

Hiking Area Salento Magic Sunset Experience

460m

Hiking Area Posto pausa

490m

Hiking Area Santa Maria al Bagno

710m

Park Pineta di Santa Caterina

750m

Park Belvedere Porto Selvaggio

1km

Hiking Area Grotta Greta

1km

Hiking Area Spiaggia Libera

1.3km

Park Parco Pinocchio

1.6km

Restaurant Pizza Crì

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Bar MAYAPAN

8.2 - Very good 80m

Restaurant M'n'B - Meat'n'Burger

8.6 - Excellent 90m

Restaurant La Santa

8.4 - Very good 90m

Restaurant NOW - Not Only Wine

8 - Very good 100m

Italian Restaurant Larilò - Santa Caterina

9.4 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Le Terrazze

7 - Good 100m

Restaurant Paglialunga Fishfood

9.2 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Mareientu Ristorante

9.2 - Excellent 130m

Ice Cream Shop Gelateria Desideria - Nardò Santa Caterina

8 - Very good 110m

Ice Cream Shop Gelosia

8.8 - Excellent 110m

Supermarket Specialità alimentari Caputo Mariaelena Santa Caterina

150m

Grocery Store ALIMENTARI MAZZARELLA

1.4km

Supermarket Market Stripi

1.4km

Supermarket Piazza Mercato Rionale Santa Maria al Bagno

1.4km

Supermarket Posto di Blocco dal 1973

1.5km

Supermarket Antico Forno di Chiesanuova

4km

Supermarket Centro Spesa da Tonia Lido Conchiglie

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Stanza dei bagni

50m

Tourist Attraction Porto Selvaggio

1.3km

Museum Aquarium of Salento

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Museo della Memoria e dell'Accoglienza

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Grotta del Cavallo

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Torre dell'Alto Lido

8.6 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Stabilimento Balneare Punto Fisso Beach

8.6 - Excellent 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Fondazione Terra D'Otranto

10 - Exceptional 5.9km

Tourist Attraction Torre Inserraglio

6.8km

Amusement Park Splash Parco Acquatico

7km

Historical Landmark Torre dell'Alto

870m

Historical Landmark Torre Uluzzo

3.2km

Historical Landmark Torre dell'Inserraglio (Torre Critò)

7.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

250m from the beach

8 Very good

Casa di Pietro

Entire House

Nardo • 160m from center

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720m from the beach

Panoramica

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Santa Caterina • 890m from center

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1km from the beach

Splendida Casa in Salento

Entire House

Nardo • 1.1km from center

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1.3km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

camera elena in Palazzo Stapane

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Santa Maria al Bagno • 1.5km from center

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1.8km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel

Santa Maria al Bagno • 2km from center

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2.1km from the beach

Holiday house with shared swimming pool near Gallipoli

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Santa Maria al Bagno • 2.2km from center

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2.1km from the beach

Villa Cristina by RivedelSalento

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Santa Caterina • 2km from center

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2.1km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Blue Paradise

Entire Apartment

Santa Maria al Bagno • 2.3km from center

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2.1km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Pattina Casa Vacanze

Entire House

Santa Maria al Bagno • 2.3km from center

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2.3km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Terrazza sullo Jonio

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Santa Caterina • 2.5km from center

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2.4km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Le Piscine RELAX

Serviced Apartment

Santa Maria al Bagno • 2.6km from center

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2.8km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Appartamenti Santa Rita

Entire House

Galatone • 3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.1 (Pleasant)

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1.3km 17 min walk

Spiaggia di Porto Selvaggio

5.8 Pleasant

1.4km 18 min walk

Bagnomaria

5.8 Pleasant

2km 26 min walk

Fonte Sorgiva

5.9 Pleasant

2.2km

Salsedine beach

5.8 Pleasant

2.6km

La Reggia di Galatone

5.8 Pleasant

3.1km

Baia di Torre Uluzzo

5.9 Pleasant

4km

Mesciu Peppe

5.9 Pleasant

4.2km

Spiaggia di Lido Conchiglie

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Santa Caterina • 230m

Main locality of province

Lecce • 28.9km

Transport

Airport

LCC • 16.7km

Bus Station

Via C. Colombo (ang. via M. Polo) • 3.9km

Train Station

Nardò Centrale • 5.9km

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Average Reviews rating

5.9 Pleasant

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5.9 Pleasant

Lila Renner.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The owner may not be the friendliest, but if you're familiar with Puglia, you won't be surprised. However, the beach itself is clean and suitable for swimming and snorkeling, even if it's not the best spot around. It's mostly frequented by locals, so don't expect to pay tourist prices - this isn't the Maldives after all.

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Rahim Ali

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

St. Catherine's beach is absolutely beautiful with its serene atmosphere and pristine, crystal-clear water. Additionally, the golden sand adds to the overall charm and appeal of this stunning location.

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Jonah Paige

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Stunning view of the bay from the tower. The location is simply breathtaking.

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Nevielle Michema

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This beach is absolutely stunning, with its picturesque scenery and crystal-clear waters. Not to mention, the golden sand adds to its charm and beauty. It's definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a peaceful and relaxing day by the ocean.