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Costa Merlata beach is located on the Adriatic Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 15th place out of 51 beaches in the Brindisi region 29.4 km away from its center, the city of Brindisi. It is one of the beaches of Villanova settlement, just 4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a small several bays coastline with crystal blue water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.
Costa Merlata beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
12 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Spiaggia di Lamaforca, which has a rating of 8.2.
Costa Merlata beach (Brindisi) is located outside the Villanova settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Costa Merlata beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Torre Santa Sabina 2.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Torre Santa Sabina 0.4 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Serranova 3.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Serranova 3.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Serranova 5.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Mitrano 3.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Torre Santa Sabina 3.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Villanova 0.8 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Deserted
Torre Santa Sabina 1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Pantanagianni 0.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Specchiolla 1 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Serranova 4.2 km
It is difficult to think of any entertainment and activities when you are on the beach. To swim, to sunbathe, to drink a couple of cocktails, again to swim and again to sunbathe, the variety usually is very limited. But on Costa Merlata beach you can test yourself in such an activity as water jumping. It's fun and it's scary, the rest you have to experience on your own.
In most cases, the question What to do on Costa Merlata beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The coastline of Costa Merlata beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Costa Merlata beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Costa Merlata beach is partially protected from waves.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Costa Merlata beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Costa Merlata beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Camionetta (Da Pasquale) is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 1382 places to stay in the Costa Merlata beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Costa Merlata beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Costa Merlata beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Costa Merlata beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are La Caletta di Angelo located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Costa Merlata beach is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Costa Merlata beach (Brindisi) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Costa Merlata beach (Brindisi) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Mattinata 11 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Peschici 2.3 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
San Nicola 0.7 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Pescoluse 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Vieste 9.3 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water, Sand bottom
Talsano 2.3 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Vieste 10.8 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Peschici 0.4 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Vieste 0.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Torre San Giovanni 0.7 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Palumbo 2.6 km
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