Porto Selvaggio Beach
Porto Selvaggio
Fee required
Parking available
Discover Porto Selvaggio, a stunning natural park and protected marine area in Salento, featuring a rocky cove with crystal-clear, often cold, spring-fed waters, dense pine forests, and rich biodiversity.

🏞️ Porto Selvaggio is a stunning natural park and protected marine area along Italy's Ionian coast.
🌊 Known as 'Wild Harbor', it features crystal-clear, often cold, spring-fed waters and dense pine forests.

Why Go

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Swim, snorkel, and dive in incredibly clear waters.
🌲 Hike shaded trails through dense pine forests.
πŸ”­ Climb 16th-century watchtowers for panoramic views.
πŸ¦‡ Explore fascinating coastal caves with prehistoric artifacts.

Why Avoid

πŸͺ¨ Main beach is rocky, not ideal for sunbathing directly by the water.
πŸ‘Ÿ Expect dirt paths and a 15-20 minute walk to the cove.

πŸ’‘ Tips

Bring comfortable shoes, water, and sunscreen.
Best to visit from May to September for good weather.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Paid parking (pine forest) €5/day, free parking farther away.

πŸ•’ Hours

Open 24 hours daily.