Costa Merlata is a beach located in the Salento region of Puglia, Italy. The beach features a typical Mediterranean landscape with pine and juniper bushes. The waters are shallow and the beach is regularly cleaned and supervised by professional rescuers.
It has a developed infrastructure with a restaurant, bar, parking, and ramps for people with special needs. This beach is also animal-friendly and popular with dog breeders.
Activities available on the beach include sailing, boat trips, trekking, and swimming in a nearby rocky bay. The recommended time to visit is from May to October, but it can be crowded with tourists.
Nearby places of interest include Torre Guaceto, Locorotondo, Martina Franca, and Brindisi. Brindisi Salento Airport is reachable by car in 25 minutes.
Visitors to Costa Merlata often stay in nearby towns like Ostuni and Brindisi, which offer a mix of historical attractions and easy access to the beach. For those coming specifically for the beach, accommodations near Costa Merlata allow for walking distance access to its pristine shores.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 40.7452738 / Longitude: 17.623972
Costa Merlata is located in Puglia. The following map of Costa Merlata shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 20.3°C/27.7°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 30.2°C |
| Sea Temperature | 22.8 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.2 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 05:18/20:19 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 14.1 hrs |
| UV Index | 8.1 |
| Cloud Cover | 14% |
| Speed | 15.1 km/h |
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| Gusts | 28.4 km/h |
| Direction | NE |
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