The Lidos
Santa Maria di Leuca has a number of really excellent and stylish lidos,which very much add to that old school resort vibe that the town exudes, and they trump the beaches on offer in town.
Daily prices vary quite considerably depending upon the time of year, beginning at €20 for two sunbeds and a parasol in low season (June or September), to €70 in August.
We’ve shared the best of the bunch below and, unless we say otherwise, all these lidos have their sunbeds placed upon purpose-built wooden platforms above a rocky shoreline.
Not sure what a lido is? Then you definitely need to read our guide to beach clubs in Italy before you set off on your trip!
Relax Leuca (maps) | This relatively large lido is located in west of the town, furthest from the centre. Its restaurant has particularly good reviews, and this is a good option if arriving early in the day, as this lido tends to lose sun in the late afternoon / early evening due to its location.
Lido Giulia (maps) | Popular, highly-rated lido in a quiet section of town.
Samarinda Fine Beach (maps) | By far the best lido set-up (in our opinion at least), with gorgeous sunbeds and an old holywood glam vibe. The food is really excellent too. Unfortunately this combo means it is pretty darn expensive – which has resulted in a less than stellar Google Reviews rating. We still think it’s gorgeous though.
Blanc Leuca (maps) also has amazing beds, but we wouldn’t recommend it.
Lido Azzurro Leuca (maps) | This super popular lido is a good choice for those that prefer a sandy beach, as one section of their sunbeds are on the little sandy cove. The restaurant has really excellent reviews.
Lido AlbaChiara (maps) | We personally didn’t love the lido set up here (the sunbeds are a little too close together and it feels like more of a restaurant than somewhere to relax all day), but they make a really good spritz so it’s a great shout for an aperitivo with views over the water.
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