What is the water and sand quality of the Porto Russo?

The Porto Russo is mostly covered with rocks. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Porto Russo?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Porto Russo, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Porto Russo is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Snorkeling</li></ul>

Is the Porto Russo good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Porto Russo is fully protected from waves.

Is the Porto Russo good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is sharp.

Is the Porto Russo secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Porto Russo?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Porto Russo.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Friggitoria Porto Russo is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Porto Russo?

There are 1079 places to stay in the Porto Russo area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Porto Russo include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1030105&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Aurora e del Benessere</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=85343&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Grand Hotel Mediterraneo</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=252752&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vigne Vecchie</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2796376&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">I MESTRI Holiday Homes</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2389629&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Il Giardino Degli Aromi</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1421360&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Residence Castello</a></li></ul>

How far is the Porto Russo from parking?

The Porto Russo 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 Porto Russo?

There are 3 attractions near Porto Russo that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Church of Saint Mary Magdalene located in 3.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Porto Russo?

The month with the highest temperature in Porto Russo 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?

Porto Russo (Lecce) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Porto Russo (Lecce) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Porto Russo for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.

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Porto Russo

Porto Badisco, Italy

6.8

#272 out of 434 in Apulia 9

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Deserted Fully waves protected Good for Snorkeling Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

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Playground Spiaggia Orte

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Playground Parco Giochi

7.7km

Hiking Area Il Volo di Aracne / I luoghi / #5 Porto Badisco

460m

Park Beach Park

460m

Park Le Vigne di Badisco

1.2km

Hiking Area Grotta della balena

1.2km

Hiking Area Sorgente di Badisco inizio escursione

1.5km

Hiking Area Sentiero dell'abitudine

1.5km

Hiking Area Il Volo di Aracne / I luoghi / 3# Faro di Punta Palacia

4.5km

Park Terrazza Belvedere

4.6km

Park Parco Belvedere

4.7km

Restaurant Friggitoria Porto Russo

7.2 - Good 170m

Bar Skafè al Casotto

8.4 - Very good 200m

Seafood Restaurant Ristorante Il Veliero

8 - Very good 220m

Restaurant Trattoria Le Taiate

8 - Very good 240m

Restaurant RIVENDITA RICCI

250m

Coffee Shop Bar Alimentari Tabacchi da Carlo

9.2 - Excellent 280m

Restaurant Skilè

7.8 - Very good 350m

Seafood Restaurant Approdo di Enea

8.6 - Excellent 490m

Restaurant Rosa dei Venti Ristorante

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Grocery Store Supermercato Sidis Di Viva Luciano

4km

Supermarket Allevamento Apistico Rizzello

7.3km

Grocery Store Ld Supermercato

7.5km

Sandwich Shop Postofisso pucceria agricola

9.2 - Excellent 7.6km

Bakery Pasticceria Merola

9.2 - Excellent 7.6km

Bakery Martinucci Laboratorio Otranto

8 - Very good 7.8km

Supermarket Rosina la Massaia Salentina,lungomare terra d’Otranto,101 Otranto

7.8km

Supermarket Alimentari del luogo

8km

Supermarket Supermercato dok

8km

Tourist Attraction Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

9.4 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Dolmen Li Scusi

8.6 - Excellent 4.7km

Tourist Attraction Sulfur Cave Santa Caesarea

9 - Excellent 4.7km

Wedding Venue Augustus Resort

9 - Excellent 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Porto Miggiano

6km

Tourist Attraction Ipogeo di Torre Pinta

9.4 - Excellent 6.3km

Tourist Attraction Cripta Bizantina di San Salvatore

9 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Porto Grande Beach

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Torre del Serpe

9.2 - Excellent 7.4km

Historical Landmark Torre Sant'Emiliano

1.8km

Historical Landmark Lighthouse Punta Palascìa

4.5km

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About

Porto Russo is located on the Ionian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 84th place out of 154 beaches in the Lecce region 40.8 km away from its center, the city of Lecce. It is one of the beaches of Porto Badisco settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+27 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

8.9 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Porto Badisco • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Spiaggia Orte

7km

Playground Parco Giochi

7.7km

Hiking Area Il Volo di Aracne / I luoghi / #5 Porto Badisco

460m

Park Beach Park

460m

Park Le Vigne di Badisco

1.2km

Hiking Area Grotta della balena

1.2km

Hiking Area Sorgente di Badisco inizio escursione

1.5km

Hiking Area Sentiero dell'abitudine

1.5km

Hiking Area Il Volo di Aracne / I luoghi / 3# Faro di Punta Palacia

4.5km

Park Terrazza Belvedere

4.6km

Park Parco Belvedere

4.7km

Restaurant Friggitoria Porto Russo

7.2 - Good 170m

Bar Skafè al Casotto

8.4 - Very good 200m

Seafood Restaurant Ristorante Il Veliero

8 - Very good 220m

Restaurant Trattoria Le Taiate

8 - Very good 240m

Restaurant RIVENDITA RICCI

250m

Coffee Shop Bar Alimentari Tabacchi da Carlo

9.2 - Excellent 280m

Restaurant Skilè

7.8 - Very good 350m

Seafood Restaurant Approdo di Enea

8.6 - Excellent 490m

Restaurant Rosa dei Venti Ristorante

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Grocery Store Supermercato Sidis Di Viva Luciano

4km

Supermarket Allevamento Apistico Rizzello

7.3km

Grocery Store Ld Supermercato

7.5km

Sandwich Shop Postofisso pucceria agricola

9.2 - Excellent 7.6km

Bakery Pasticceria Merola

9.2 - Excellent 7.6km

Bakery Martinucci Laboratorio Otranto

8 - Very good 7.8km

Supermarket Rosina la Massaia Salentina,lungomare terra d’Otranto,101 Otranto

7.8km

Supermarket Alimentari del luogo

8km

Supermarket Supermercato dok

8km

Tourist Attraction Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

9.4 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Dolmen Li Scusi

8.6 - Excellent 4.7km

Tourist Attraction Sulfur Cave Santa Caesarea

9 - Excellent 4.7km

Wedding Venue Augustus Resort

9 - Excellent 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Porto Miggiano

6km

Tourist Attraction Ipogeo di Torre Pinta

9.4 - Excellent 6.3km

Tourist Attraction Cripta Bizantina di San Salvatore

9 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Porto Grande Beach

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Torre del Serpe

9.2 - Excellent 7.4km

Historical Landmark Torre Sant'Emiliano

1.8km

Historical Landmark Lighthouse Punta Palascìa

4.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

260m from the beach

9.2 Excellent

la casa nell'acqua

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Castromediano • 150m from center

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2.6km from the beach

8 Very good

Casa Frulli

Entire House

Uggiano la Chiesa • 2.4km from center

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2.9km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Villa Casale

Farm Stay

Santa Cesarea Terme • 2.9km from center

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3.4km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

I MESTRI Holiday Homes

Entire House

Uggiano la Chiesa • 3.2km from center

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4.4km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Il Giardino Degli Aromi

Entire House

Santa Cesarea Terme • 4.5km from center

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4.6km from the beach

6.5 Good

Terrazza sul mare

Entire House

Santa Cesarea Terme • 4.8km from center

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4.6km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Residence Castello

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Porto Badisco • 4.9km from center

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4.6km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Vigne Vecchie

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Uggiano la Chiesa • 4.4km from center

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4.6km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Grand Hotel Mediterraneo

Hotel

Santa Cesarea Terme • 4.9km from center

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4.7km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Masseria Le Creste

Farm Stay

Otranto • 4.6km from center

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4.8km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Hotel Aurora e del Benessere

Hotel

Santa Cesarea Terme • 5km from center

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4.9km from the beach

7.2 Good

Residence Fontanelle

Entire Apartment

Santa Cesarea Terme • 5.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

550m 7 min walk

Porto Badisco beach Spiaggia di Porto Badisco

7.7 Very good

4.8km

Grotta Gattulla beach

6.6 Good

5.4km

Bagno Marino Archi

7.8 Very good

5.9km

Porto Miggiano beach Spiaggia di Porto Miggiano

7.8 Very good

6.1km

Spiaggetta dell'Orte

6.6 Good

6.4km

Spiaggia di Baia dell'Orte

6 Pleasant

7.9km

Scaloni beach

6.8 Good

8.6km

Atlantis beach

7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Porto Badisco • 290m

Main locality of province

Lecce • 40.8km

Transport

Airport

LCC • 34.7km

Bus Station

Piazzetta Consiglio • 330m

Train Station

Spongano • 12.6km

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6.8 Good

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Avery Kaelin

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

If you're seeking a tranquil getaway, look no further than this serene beach. With free parking conveniently located nearby, you'll have no trouble accessing the sandy shores. And if you visit in September, you'll be treated to a truly peaceful experience, free from the hustle and bustle of peak season crowds. This beach comes highly recommended for anyone in search of a peaceful retreat.

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Alexei Petrovichov

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This untamed and unspoiled beach is an idyllic haven for those seeking a rugged and rocky escape, surrounded by sparkling and pristine waters. It's a perfect spot to lose yourself in the natural beauty of the surroundings, and immerse yourself in the raw and unbridled energy of the cove. With its untamed charm, this beach is a must-visit for anyone seeking an unforgettable and unique beach experience.

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Larissa Delgado

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The inlet is absolutely stunning with its deep, crystal-clear waters that are perfect for diving and discovering the hidden treasures of the seabed. It is an ideal location for those who are looking for an adventure and want to explore the underwater world.

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Alessio Bianchi.

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

To the gentleman donning a straw hat, kindly take your time and join us at your convenience. For the rest of us, we are basking in the splendor of this breathtaking beach. It is late September and the beach remains relatively unoccupied before midday. What a serene and stunning location to unwind and soak up the sun.

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Sobbe Nicolas

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is undeniably stunning, but let's not get carried away with the typical I liked it so much sentiment. It's natural and wild, sure, but what else is it? Oh, right. A prime location for cliff diving. Because nothing screams relaxation like hurling oneself off a precipice into the water below. And if that's not your thing, fear not, because there are also areas where you can gracefully ease yourself into the water. And let's not forget the added bonus of a leisurely uphill climb afterwards. Ah, paradise.