Puglia Gallipoli

Gallipoli

Gallipoli is today, the most important tourist center in the province of Lecce, and the most sought after International vacation destination of the Salento. Of ancient origins, Gallipoli grew from a small village, which developed around the commercial activity of the port due to its strategic position.

Its historic center is still perfectly intact, and appears almost like an island connected by a bridge to the new city. Among the most important sites of Gallipoli: the 16th century Castle which acts as a gateway to the city, the Ellenistic Fountain and the Civic Museum E.Barba. There is a flourishing tourist industry, linked to the sea with opportunities for water ski-ing and underwater fishing.

Not to be missed: the gastronomic traditions of Gallipoli, all linked to principal holidays: the zzeppole and ciciri e tria ccu li frizzuli (St Giuseppe); lu spazzatu of lamb and li milaffanti (Easter); gli gnocculieddhi cu la cernia (St Cristina); le pittule (St Lucia); pustraddhuzzi and pitteddhe (Christmas Eve).

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5 stars luxury

Palazzo del Corso Gallipoli (Lecce)

Located in the heart of Gallipoli, Palazzo del Corso is an elegant town house dating back to the mid 19th century,...

Patria Palace Lecce (Lecce)

The Patria Palace which restores life to the eighteenth century Palazzo D'Anna - Petrarolo is the first 5 star hotel...

Historical Residences

Masseria Bernardini Narḍ (Lecce)

Masseria Bernardini offers an appealing combination of hotel-standard services and authentic family-style...

Farmhouse Holidays

Tenuta Specolizzi Salve (Lecce)

Tenuta Specolizzi boasts a superb location in the southern most part of Apulia, in the area known as the Salento;...



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