Hotels to remember: Gallipoli
Travel ideas
Gallipoli: introduction
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).
Gallipoli: suggestions from the hotels
Springtime in Salento allows you to enjoy mild temperatures. It's possible to take long walks or bike through the olive groves and taste the typical traditional sweets, such as "zeppole of St. Joseph." (Masseria Relais Santa Teresa) →
La macchiola is the best location where to discover the historical heritage of the south and where you can taste the real Salento food (La Macchiola) →
Stay at Palazzo Guglielmo to experience an authentic slice of life in Puglia. The 14/09/13 the Daily Telegraph has selected Palazzo Guglielmo four of the best places to stay in Puglia in Puglia. (Palazzo Guglielmo) →
Gallipoli: places to see in the area
Puglia: other destinations
- Ugento
- Alberobello
- Gargano
- Trani
- Lecce
- Ostuni
- Peschici
- Vieste
- Tremiti Islands
- Mattinata
- Andria
- Bari
- Margherita di Savoia
- San Giovanni Rotondo
- Santa Maria di Leuca
- Polignano a Mare
- Manduria
- Martina Franca
- Nardò
- Ginosa
- Barletta
- Gallipoli
- Manfredonia
- Brindisi
- Otranto
- Foggia
- Locorotondo
- Cisternino
- Taranto
- Canosa di Puglia