A heavenly white beach, nestled in the cliff, embellished with the scented Mediterranean scrub and in the shade of the pine forest. In the area of Otranto, the Baia dei Turchi (the Bay of the Turks) is part of the protected Oasis of Alimini Lakes and boasts the Blue Flag and 5 Sails (a flag awarded to the most beautiful beaches) of Legambiente (Italian environment protection association).
According to the legend, this was the bay where, at the end of the 15th century, landed the Turks who were sailing to Otranto for the terrible massacre of the inhabitants.
There are beach umbrellas in the most part of the private beach, overlooking a dreamy sea, but next to it there is a series of other small bays which continue northwards, as far as they meet the Alimini beach.
The bay can be reached leaving the car in one of the car park along the coast road and using the buses which, during the high season, shuttles along the coast. On can also use the campsite of Fontanelle or have a pleasant stroll in the shade of the thick pine forest which, together with the dunes dotted with Mediterranean scrub, arrives as far as the sea.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Underground And Below Fest 2026 - Day 6
Rock and metal festival with three bands in concert
Concerto for Oboe and Organ with Matteo Cavallo
Oboe and organ concert at the Church of Bagnolo del Salento
FOS - Sonate a tre
Concert featuring works by Telemann, Pasquini, Zipoli, Marcello, Provesi, Bach; oboe, violin, organ take center stage.
Criamu in Concert
An evening of pizzica with the group Criamu in Carpignano Salentino.
Allegra Compagnia Cantante in Concert
An evening of pizzica with the Allegra Compagnia Cantante group
Ubi Sunt Mulieres?
Medieval and Renaissance music celebrating the feminine through the centuries
More places nearby
Sea and cavesAliminiAlimini beach, in Otranto, with its really fine sand, the dunes, the
shallow water and the transparent sea surrounded by the pine forest, is the
background for children’s games and for surfers’ performances. Otranto 1.3 km away
Sea and cavesFrassanitoThe beach of Frassanito, swept by winds, with its fine sand and the rocks
dropping sheer into the sea, is the perfect oasis for families, but also
for those who love water sports. Otranto 4.9 km away
Castles, towers and palacesPorta AlfonsinaAlso known as Torre Alfonsina, it is the door of access to the ancient
heart of the city of Martiri. Otranto 5.3 km away
Museums and theatresDiocesan Museum of Sacred ArtThe museum collects artifacts, works of art and liturgical objects ranging
from the 16th to the 18th century that tell the story of Otranto's history
and spirituality. Otranto 5.4 km away
Churches and cryptsCathedral of Maria Santissima AnnunziataThe extraordinary mosaic of the Tree of Life makes a visit to the Otranto
Cathedral unique, where the memory of the bloody Turkish siege lives on in
the ossuary of the Chapel of the Holy Martyrs. Otranto 5.4 km away
Churches and cryptsBasilica of San PietroA jewel of Byzantine art, the Church of San Pietro is one of the most
important medieval buildings in southern Italy. Otranto 5.4 km away