The beach at a glance
Sandy beach, all free, about two kilometres long, with dunes behind, on the coast north-west of Taranto.
- Type of coast
- Sand
- Sand 1,950 m
- Length
- 1,950 m
- Seafront
- 100% free
- 1,950 m free0 m leased to beach clubs
- Water quality
- Excellent · classification 2024
- Off season: latest samples of the 2026 season
- Latest samples:
- Mon 20 Jul: within limits
- Mon 22 Jun: within limits
- Mon 25 May: within limits
- Mon 27 Apr: within limits
- Natura 2000 network
- ZSC Pinete dell'Arco Ionico (IT9130006)
- Coastal erosion
- low
About the beach
Lido Azzurro is a Taranto beach on the coast north-west of the city, towards Marina di Ferrara and Massafra. It is about two kilometres of sand, with no rocks and no beach clubs: the beachfront is entirely free and the water is shallow, suitable for children. Behind it there is still a stretch of dunes.
As there are no beach clubs, bring a sunshade, water and whatever you need for the day. Compared with other beaches in the area, erosion here is low. Continuing west you reach Marina di Ferrara, with dunes and Mediterranean scrub and a long free beach.
The nearest listed car park is about a kilometre away: allow for a walk. The beach faces south-south-west: with north (tramontana), north-east (grecale), east (levante) and south-east (scirocco) winds the sea is calm, while with south (ostro), south-west (libeccio) and west (ponente) winds the waves roll in. It is part of the Pinete dell'Arco Ionico Natura 2000 site.
On the map
Stretch of beach
Events nearby
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Things to see nearby
Beaches nearby
- SandMarina di FerraraLong sandy beach, all free, with dunes and scrub behind and shallow water, as far as the mouth of the Patemisco.Free Excellent water Natura 2000 Massafra · Ionian 2.8 km away
SandMarina di ChiatonaLong beach of soft sand with dunes and scrub at either end, beach clubs in the middle and a gently sloping seabed.Free · 1 beach club Excellent water Protected area Massafra · Ionian 6.1 km away
Sources and licences
The data comes from public sources; before swimming check the signs and the town’s bathing ordinances.
- ARPA Puglia – Monitoraggio delle acque di balneazione (CC BY 4.0)
- Regione Puglia – Aree di balneazione e classificazione 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- Regione Puglia – Piano Regionale delle Coste (SIT Puglia) (CC BY 4.0)
- © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0)
- Regione Puglia – Ricognizione dei Piani comunali delle coste (A.D. 142/2025, SIT Puglia) (CC BY 4.0)
- Regione Puglia – Perimetrazione dei siti Natura 2000 (12/2023) (CC BY 4.0)
- Wind forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0).
- Data updated: Sunday, 25 October 2026.