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    Best Beaches in Puglia

    Puglia boasts over 800 km of stunning coastline along both the Adriatic and Ionian seas. From dramatic coves to endless sandy shores, here are the beaches you shouldn't miss.

    Adriatic Coast Highlights

    • Lama Monachile, Polignano a Mare — iconic cove between cliffs
    • Cala Porta Vecchia, Monopoli — turquoise water in town
    • Porto Selvaggio, Nardò — wild pine-fringed bay
    • Baia delle Zagare, Mattinata — dramatic Gargano arch
    • Baia dei Turchi, Otranto — pristine sandy beach

    Ionian Coast Highlights

    • Punta della Suina, Gallipoli — the Pugliese Maldives
    • Pescoluse, Salento — Caribbean-like shallow waters
    • Porto Cesareo — marine protected area
    • Torre Lapillo — family-friendly sandy expanse

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