Blue Flag 2025 in Puglia – Complete Guide to Beaches

Bandiera Blu 2025 in Puglia – Guida Completa alle Spiagge - Pugghia


Blue Flag 2025 in Puglia: all the awarded beaches, described one by one


What is the Blue Flag Requirements and award criteria Province of Bari Barletta-Andria-Trani Province of Brindisi Province of Foggia (Gargano & Tremiti) Province of Lecce (Salento) Province of Taranto Practical tips & sustainability Experience Puglia with Pugghia

What is the Blue Flag

The Blue Flag is an international award given by the FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education) to beaches and tourist marinas that meet very high standards of environmental quality, services, and safety. It is the tangible sign that this stretch of coast offers clean water, careful land management, and an excellent bathing experience.

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Requirements and award criteria

  • Bathing water quality: constant monitoring and excellent purity levels.
  • Environmental management: protection of natural areas, separate waste collection, efficient sanitation facilities.
  • Safety and services: presence of lifeguards, accessibility for all, clear information on the beach.
  • Environmental education: activities and informative panels to spread good practices.

In short: where the Blue Flag flies, you'll find crystal clear sea, impeccable organization, and respect for nature. The ideal place to dive in… and feel like a child again.

Province of Bari

Polignano a Mare

  • Cala Paura
  • San Vito
  • Ripagnola – Coco Village
  • Cala San Giovanni

A stone balcony suspended over the blue. Sea caves, scenic dives, and poetry on every staircase.

Monopoli

  • Castello Santo Stefano
  • Capitolo
  • Lido Porto Rosso
  • Cala Paradiso

Intimate coves and golden stretches: between swims, lose track of time in the ancient village overlooking the sea.

Barletta–Andria–Trani

Bisceglie

  • La Salata
  • Salsello
  • Scogliera Scalette

Clear waters, smooth rocks, and the unmistakable scent of prickly pears on the coast.

Margherita di Savoia

  • Centro Urbano – Cannafesca

Behind, the pink salt pans; in front, a calm Adriatic. Pure relaxation.

Province of Brindisi

Fasano

  • Egnazia Case Bianche
  • Savelletri
  • Torre Canne

Among ancient olive trees and whitewashed farmhouses, the sea here smells of Roman history and seashells.

Ostuni

  • Creta Rossa
  • Lido Fontanelle
  • Lido Stella
  • Litorale Parco Dune Costiere
  • Litorale Rosa Marina
  • Litorale Torre Canne Sud

The "White City" reflects the sun on the turquoise sea: protected dunes, Mediterranean scrub, and fine sand.

Carovigno

  • Mezzaluna
  • Pantanagianni
  • Punta Penna Grossa

Wild and authentic, perfect for those seeking silence, clear water, and trails among the junipers.

Province of Foggia – Gargano & Tremiti Islands

Tremiti Islands

  • Cala delle Arene

A natural amphitheater of emerald water: postcard-perfect snorkeling and seabeds that tell legends.

Vieste

  • San Lorenzo
  • Scialara

The Pizzomunno watches your swim: kilometers of golden sand and fragrant pine forests.

Rodi Garganico

  • Riviera di Ponente
  • Riviera di Levante

Citrus, sea, and sunsets: the gentlest and most familiar side of the Gargano.

Peschici

  • Sfinale
  • Gusmay
  • Baia di Calalunga
  • Baia di Monaccora
  • Baia San Nicola
  • Procinisco
  • Baia di Peschici

An archipelago of perfect bays for families and those who love golden sunrises and calm waters.

Zapponeta

  • Lido

A strip of sand that invites you to walk slowly, with your feet in the water.

Province of Lecce – Salento

Castrignano del Capo

  • Santa Maria di Leuca

Where the Adriatic and Ionian meet: lighthouse, caves, and a deep blue for meditation.

Gallipoli

  • Litoranea Sud
  • Litoranea Nord

Stretches of white sand and Caribbean-like water: between sunset aperitifs and endless swims.

Nardò

  • Porto Selvaggio
  • Sant’Isidoro
  • Santa Caterina
  • Santa Maria al Bagno
  • Torre Squillace

Natural parks and coastal towers: nature here dictates the rhythm of your days.

Patù

  • Felloniche
  • San Gregorio

Small sheltered bays, ideal for families and those who love the calm of a protected sea.

Lecce

  • San Cataldo

A stone's throw from the baroque city, a comfortable and wide beach for carefree days.

Castro

  • Zinzulusa
  • La Sorgente

Cliffs and deep waters: spectacular caves and a sea that looks like glass.

Salve

  • Torre Pali / Marina di Pescoluse / Posto Vecchio

The famous "Maldives of Salento": very white sand and shallow waters, perfect for children.

Melendugno

  • Roca
  • San Foca Nord / Centro / Torre Specchia
  • Torre Sant’Andrea
  • Torre dell’Orso

The rock arches and sea stacks carved by the wind: here, turquoise has a thousand shades.

Ugento

  • Torre San Giovanni / Torre Mozza / Lido Marini

Dunes, pine forests, and transparent sea: Ionian in slow version, between pedal boats and long swims.

Province of Taranto

Castellaneta

  • Riva dei Tessali
  • Pineta Giovinazzi
  • Castellaneta Marina
  • Bosco della Marina

A corridor of pine forests by the sea: scent of resin and endless horizons.

Ginosa

  • Marina di Ginosa

Wide beach, gentle seabed, and complete services for families and athletes.

Manduria

  • San Pietro in Bevagna

A natural swimming pool in the Ionian: vibrant colors and golden sand.

Leporano

  • Lido Gandoli
  • Porto Pirrone
  • Portosaturo
  • Baia d’Argento

Scenic coves, clear water, and postcard-perfect rocks.

Pulsano

  • Marina di Pulsano

A succession of coves: towels in the sun, mask, and snorkel are a must.

Maruggio

  • Commenda
  • Campomarino
  • Acqua Dolce

Clear beaches and transparent sea, between dunes and small moored boats.

Practical tips & sustainability

  • Go early or in the late afternoon: perfect light and quieter beaches.
  • Bring a water bottle and reef-safe sunscreen: small gestures that protect the sea.
  • Experience local flavors: friselle, extra virgin olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh fish of the day. With Pugghia, you experience authenticity at the table.
  • Respect protected areas: stay on trails, do not pick plants, no littering.

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