What is the water and sand quality of the Costa Merlata beach?

The coastline of Costa Merlata 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 Costa Merlata beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Costa Merlata beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Costa Merlata 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.Costa Merlata beach is partially protected from waves.

Is the Costa Merlata beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Costa Merlata beach 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.

What are the key audiences of Costa Merlata beach?

Costa Merlata beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Wild camping lovers</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Costa Merlata beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Costa Merlata beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Camionetta (Da Pasquale) is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Costa Merlata beach?

There are 1382 places to stay in the Costa Merlata beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Costa Merlata beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2689603&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sole In Me Resort</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=503873&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">La Vigna</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=561637&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Trullo Vicino Al Mare</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2406821&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Fontanelle</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1201879&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Orchidea</a></li></ul>

How far is the Costa Merlata beach from parking?

The Costa Merlata 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 Costa Merlata beach?

There are 4 attractions near Costa Merlata beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are La Caletta di Angelo located in 0.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Costa Merlata beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Costa Merlata 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 11°C and water 14°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Costa Merlata beach (Brindisi) 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.Costa Merlata beach (Brindisi) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Costa Merlata beach

Villanova di Ostuni, Italy

7.8

#120 out of 434 in Apulia 26

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for water jumping

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Located outside the settlement

Villanova • 4 km

Map of beach

Playground Secreto Alex

2.2km

Playground Piazzetta carisciola

3.9km

Playground Piazzetta Thea

5.7km

Hiking Area Spiaggetta caletta

400m

Park Villa Chanel

1.9km

Park Oliveti Secolari - Parco Naturale Regionale "Dune Costiere"

3.2km

Hiking Area Spiaggia Mina

3.8km

Park Carisciola

4.5km

Park Orphan of Kos/Kos Beach

4.6km

Park Pineta di Santa Sabina

4.9km

Park Ripari rupestri Lamacornola

9.1km

Park Lama pezza caldara

9.3km

Restaurant Camionetta (Da Pasquale)

7.6 - Very good 90m

Restaurant AGUA

7.4 - Good 100m

Coffee Shop Mille lire beach

6 - Pleasant 150m

Restaurant Ristorante Costa Merlata

8 - Very good 150m

Bar Paragrafo 25

7.8 - Very good 530m

Bar FraMari Nature & Beach Bar

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Coffee Shop FraMari

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Ristorante Masseria Refrigerio

8.4 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant Torre Santa Sabina

8.6 - Excellent 3.4km

Supermarket Minimarket Costa Merlata

150m

Supermarket Punto spesa

4.2km

Supermarket Supermarket La Delizia

4.7km

Grocery Store Market 31 - Supermercato

4.8km

Supermarket Il Capriccio

4.8km

Supermarket Bakery Torre Santa Sabina

5km

Ice Cream Shop "Le Croissant" by Prodi

8.8 - Excellent 5.1km

Supermarket Azienda Villa Carmine Carovigno

6.4km

Supermarket Famila

7.6km

Tourist Attraction La Caletta di Angelo

10 - Exceptional 180m

Tourist Attraction Ostuni Climate Camp

10 - Exceptional 470m

Tourist Attraction TORRE POZZELLE - SPIAGGIA N.5

850m

Tourist Attraction Torre Pozzelle

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Sorgiva Fiume Incalzi

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction strada degli ulivi monumentali

10 - Exceptional 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Le pont de pierre

10 - Exceptional 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Grotta Azzurra

4km

Tourist Attraction Piscina

10 - Exceptional 4.1km

Night Club Scoglio del Cavallo

8.2 - Very good 4.9km

Amusement Park Ciuchino Birichino - Ostuni Adventure Park

9.5km

Historical Landmark Cinta Muraria (Mura aragonesi)

7km

Historical Landmark Porta San Demetrio

7km

Historical Landmark Arco Scoppa

7.1km

Historical Landmark Colonna di Sant'Oronzo

7.3km

Historical Landmark Carovigno

7.6km

Historical Landmark Torre San Leonardo

9.3km

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About

Costa Merlata beach is located on the Adriatic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 16th place out of 51 beaches in the Brindisi region 29.4 km away from its center, the city of Brindisi. It is one of the beaches of Villanova settlement, just 4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

Weather

history

+27 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

7.1 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Villanova • 4 km

Map of beach

Playground Secreto Alex

2.2km

Playground Piazzetta carisciola

3.9km

Playground Piazzetta Thea

5.7km

Hiking Area Spiaggetta caletta

400m

Park Villa Chanel

1.9km

Park Oliveti Secolari - Parco Naturale Regionale "Dune Costiere"

3.2km

Hiking Area Spiaggia Mina

3.8km

Park Carisciola

4.5km

Park Orphan of Kos/Kos Beach

4.6km

Park Pineta di Santa Sabina

4.9km

Park Ripari rupestri Lamacornola

9.1km

Park Lama pezza caldara

9.3km

Restaurant Camionetta (Da Pasquale)

7.6 - Very good 90m

Restaurant AGUA

7.4 - Good 100m

Coffee Shop Mille lire beach

6 - Pleasant 150m

Restaurant Ristorante Costa Merlata

8 - Very good 150m

Bar Paragrafo 25

7.8 - Very good 530m

Bar FraMari Nature & Beach Bar

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Coffee Shop FraMari

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Ristorante Masseria Refrigerio

8.4 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant Torre Santa Sabina

8.6 - Excellent 3.4km

Supermarket Minimarket Costa Merlata

150m

Supermarket Punto spesa

4.2km

Supermarket Supermarket La Delizia

4.7km

Grocery Store Market 31 - Supermercato

4.8km

Supermarket Il Capriccio

4.8km

Supermarket Bakery Torre Santa Sabina

5km

Ice Cream Shop "Le Croissant" by Prodi

8.8 - Excellent 5.1km

Supermarket Azienda Villa Carmine Carovigno

6.4km

Supermarket Famila

7.6km

Tourist Attraction La Caletta di Angelo

10 - Exceptional 180m

Tourist Attraction Ostuni Climate Camp

10 - Exceptional 470m

Tourist Attraction TORRE POZZELLE - SPIAGGIA N.5

850m

Tourist Attraction Torre Pozzelle

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Sorgiva Fiume Incalzi

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction strada degli ulivi monumentali

10 - Exceptional 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Le pont de pierre

10 - Exceptional 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Grotta Azzurra

4km

Tourist Attraction Piscina

10 - Exceptional 4.1km

Night Club Scoglio del Cavallo

8.2 - Very good 4.9km

Amusement Park Ciuchino Birichino - Ostuni Adventure Park

9.5km

Historical Landmark Cinta Muraria (Mura aragonesi)

7km

Historical Landmark Porta San Demetrio

7km

Historical Landmark Arco Scoppa

7.1km

Historical Landmark Colonna di Sant'Oronzo

7.3km

Historical Landmark Carovigno

7.6km

Historical Landmark Torre San Leonardo

9.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

350m from the beach

7.9 Very good

Sole In Me Resort

Resort

Ostuni • 3.7km from center

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4km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Trullo Vicino Al Mare

Entire House

Ostuni • 5.7km from center

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4.2km from the beach

Villa Nereide sul Mare

Entire Apartment

Carovigno • 8.2km from center

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4.3km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Loft Giulia

Entire Apartment

Carovigno • 8.3km from center

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4.5km from the beach

7 Good

Villa Fontanelle

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Villanova • 490m from center

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4.5km from the beach

Villa Orchidea

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Villanova • 8.4km from center

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4.5km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Aurasia Alla Marina

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Villanova • 600m from center

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4.6km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Sea Home

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Villanova • 630m from center

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4.6km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Villa porticciolovacanze

Entire House

Ostuni • 670m from center

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4.9km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

La Vigna

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Carovigno • 7.9km from center

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4.9km from the beach

7 Good

Villa Grazia

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Villanova • 950m from center

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4.9km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Ostuni Seaside

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Villanova • 980m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

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La Dolce Vita beach

6.6 Good

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Torre Pozzelle beaches

7.4 Good

1.3km 18 min walk

Costa Merlata II

6.5 Good

1.5km 19 min walk

Spiaggia di Torre Pozzelle

7.8 Very good

1.9km 25 min walk

Spiaggia di Lamaforca beach

6.8 Good

2km

Spiaggia di Gorgognolo

7 Good

2.5km

Spiaggia di Lamaforca

8.3 Very good

3.2km

Plaia Spiaggia

8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Villanova • 4km

Main locality of province

Brindisi • 29.4km

Transport

Airport

BDS • 28.5km

Bus Station

It • 8.2km

Train Station

Carovigno • 5.3km

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7.8 Very good

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7.8 Very good

N. Jovani

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

This beach is perfect for those who have a mask and snorkel, and even rock shoes, to explore the crystal-clear waters. Additionally, the beach boasts stunning golden sand.

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Teo Grasso

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning and perfect for capturing some quick photos. The golden sand adds to the natural beauty of the area.

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Tony Pugs

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The beach is stunning, although it didn't quite meet my expectations. Additionally, the sand is a beautiful golden color.

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Edge Foot

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

2 Very poor

I highly recommend visiting this beach with its stunning golden sand. It's a must-see destination for anyone looking to relax and unwind in a beautiful natural setting. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the breathtaking views and soothing sounds of the ocean waves. Trust me, you won't regret it.

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Lorenzo Martino

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The Puglia coastline offers a serene and somewhat secluded beach experience with calm waters. The area is full of coves and sheltered inlets, making it an ideal spot for those who are drawn to the sea. However, don't expect to find fast food vendors vying for your attention. Instead, this is a more tranquil setting that allows you to connect with nature, relax, and perhaps even find a romantic spark.