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What to see and do in Gallipoli
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Gallipoli is the “Beautiful City” of Salento, an old town on an island joined to the mainland by a bridge, with lanes, baroque churches and a lively harbour. The white-sand beaches are a few minutes away.
Practical tips
- In the evening the centre is full of life: dine by the sea and stroll in the harbour.
- The fish market in the morning is a spectacle, not to be missed.
- The beaches of Baia Verde and Punta della Suina are the loveliest in the area.
When to go
From June to September for the sea; in May and September the water is warm and there are fewer people.
The places not to miss in Gallipoli
The old town on the island
Lanes, arches and white houses on an islet, surrounded by the sea.
The Angevin Castle
The medieval fortress at the entrance of the centre, with a bridge over the sea.
The Cathedral of Sant’Agata
A baroque church rich in paintings and altars, in the heart of the island.
The Greek Fountain
A very ancient fountain near the bridge, with its relief basins.
The underground oil mill
An old oil mill dug in the rock, to discover the history of oil.
Purità beach
The most loved beach of the town, right below the walls.
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