Pleasant

Grotta dei Pagliai

San Domino, Italy

#332 out of 434 in Apulia

5.9

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Brown sand Deserted Sand bottom Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

San Domino • 0.9 km

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Bar La capannina

9.6 - Exceptional 160m

Seafood Restaurant Pensione Ristorante Il Gambero

5.2 - Tolerable 200m

Bar Ristorante La Livornese Di Giuseppe Calabrese

3 - Poor 240m

Restaurant Bel Mare Ristorante Pizzeria

5.8 - Pleasant 250m

Restaurant “IL PIRATA”

5.6 - Pleasant 250m

Bar A Smerza... Bar Ristoro Cala Spido

9 - Excellent 490m

Restaurant La Conchiglia

4.6 - Tolerable 660m

Restaurant Architiello San Nicola Isole Tremiti

8.4 - Very good 670m

Bar La Torretta del Caicco

9 - Excellent 750m

Park Cimitero Isola di San Nicola

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Grotta dei Pagliai

110m

Tourist Attraction Tremiti con Pinuccio

310m

Tourist Attraction Cave of Jellyfish

350m

Tourist Attraction Cala Spido

550m

Tourist Attraction Scoglio Pinuccio Calabrese per Lucio Dalla

680m

Tourist Attraction Castle of Badiali (Angevin)

9 - Excellent 850m

Church Church of Santa Maria a Mare

880m

Tourist Attraction Antro of Diomedes (Cave of Dead Heads or the Skull)

890m

Tourist Attraction Grotta del Sale

1.5km

Night Club A'Furmicula discorestaurant

7.4 - Good 1km

Historical Landmark Mausoleo Libico

1.9km

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About

Grotta dei Pagliai is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 81th place out of 81 beaches in the Foggia region 73.4 km away from its center, the city of Foggia. It is one of the beaches of San Domino settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Grotta dei Pagliai coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Spiaggia Tremiti (Cala delle arene), which has a rating of 8.8.

Grotta dei Pagliai (Foggia) is located outside the San Domino 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 coast of the San Domino island and the correct question is not how to get to Grotta dei Pagliai, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+26 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

4.9 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

San Domino • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Bar La capannina

9.6 - Exceptional 160m

Seafood Restaurant Pensione Ristorante Il Gambero

5.2 - Tolerable 200m

Bar Ristorante La Livornese Di Giuseppe Calabrese

3 - Poor 240m

Restaurant Bel Mare Ristorante Pizzeria

5.8 - Pleasant 250m

Restaurant “IL PIRATA”

5.6 - Pleasant 250m

Bar A Smerza... Bar Ristoro Cala Spido

9 - Excellent 490m

Restaurant La Conchiglia

4.6 - Tolerable 660m

Restaurant Architiello San Nicola Isole Tremiti

8.4 - Very good 670m

Bar La Torretta del Caicco

9 - Excellent 750m

Park Cimitero Isola di San Nicola

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Grotta dei Pagliai

110m

Tourist Attraction Tremiti con Pinuccio

310m

Tourist Attraction Cave of Jellyfish

350m

Tourist Attraction Cala Spido

550m

Tourist Attraction Scoglio Pinuccio Calabrese per Lucio Dalla

680m

Tourist Attraction Castle of Badiali (Angevin)

9 - Excellent 850m

Church Church of Santa Maria a Mare

880m

Tourist Attraction Antro of Diomedes (Cave of Dead Heads or the Skull)

890m

Tourist Attraction Grotta del Sale

1.5km

Night Club A'Furmicula discorestaurant

7.4 - Good 1km

Historical Landmark Mausoleo Libico

1.9km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

Popular beach 300m 4 min walk

Tremiti Beach (Arena Cove) Tremiti Beach (Arena Cove)

8.8 Excellent

720m 9 min walk

Cala Matano Cala Matano

7.4 Good

23.5km

Spiaggia di Tammaricella Spiaggia di Tammaricella

6.7 Good

23.9km

Spiaggia di Cauto Spiaggia di Cauto

5.7 Pleasant

23.9km

Spiaggia di Torre Mileto Spiaggia di Torre Mileto

7.8 Very good

26.5km

Marina di Lesina Marina di Lesina

7.8 Very good

26.6km

Spiaggia dell'Acquarotta Spiaggia dell'Acquarotta

8.4 Very good

30.8km

Isola di Varano Isola di Varano

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

San Domino • 930m

Main locality of province

Foggia • 73.4km

Transport

Airport

FOG • 76.6km

Bus Station

Campomarino Lido • 40.8km

Train Station

S. Nicandro G.co • 33km

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5.9 Pleasant

Teodor Warpe

10 Exceptional

Don’t take a boat tour, do a hike from the beach and swim inside 👌👌👌

Niccolo Ippolito

10 Exceptional

Super

Francesca Di Lembo

10 Exceptional

Tremiti area very beautiful and popular thanks to the fine, white sand which makes the water clear and crystalline. It is also full of spectacular cliffs. It can only be reached from the sea and unfortunately in some periods of the year it is too crowded.

francesco bosco

10 Exceptional

Among the enchanting coves of the Tremiti Islands it is impossible not to be fascinated by the facets of colors and shades that follow one another from bay to bay. Anyone who has been lucky enough to spend a period in the Diomedee brings with them a special memory that hardly fades with the passage of time. Among the unmissable things to know about the Tremiti Islands is the Pagliai beach of San Domino. Considered the most famous and selfie-proof inlet, this location is so called because it is made up of enormous boulders that emerge from the sea and which look like large bales of straw resting on the water.

Luca Ciardi

8 Very good

It is useless to talk about the beauty of these places, a wonderful experience, but you can really enjoy the Tremiti only if you have the possibility of renting a dinghy or going around the various coves.

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Grotta dei Pagliai?

The coastline of Grotta dei Pagliai is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Grotta dei Pagliai?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Grotta dei Pagliai, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Grotta dei Pagliai good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Grotta dei Pagliai is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Grotta dei Pagliai for swimming is very positive.

Is the Grotta dei Pagliai good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Grotta dei Pagliai secluded and good for relaxing?

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.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Grotta dei Pagliai?

Grotta dei Pagliai can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Grotta dei Pagliai?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Grotta dei Pagliai.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.La capannina is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

How far is the Grotta dei Pagliai from parking?

The Grotta dei Pagliai has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Grotta dei Pagliai?

There are 4 attractions near Grotta dei Pagliai that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Tremiti con Pinuccio located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Grotta dei Pagliai?

The month with the highest temperature in Grotta dei Pagliai is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Grotta dei Pagliai (Foggia) 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.Grotta dei Pagliai (Foggia) 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.