Gallipoli Hotel and Tourism Apulia, Italy
Gallipoli called the ancient Kale' Polis (beautiful town) has a long history.
It was a messapian, hellenic, Roman and Byzantin town.
In various period Gallipoli had great importance because of its Port that recieved many Merchants from all over the Mediterranean basin.
From this Port was departing the oil for the lamps used to illuminate London.
The port worked and still works also as fishing Port
Today Gallipoli is an important international tourist centre in Salento region.
The city can easily be reached trough a modern road and by train.
In this town you can find wonderful beaches in the day and a
multitude of clubs at night for your funny stay.
In Gallipoli, South Italy you can find a lot of
Hotels, Bed and Breakfast, tourist Villages,
Apartments in Residence and Farm Holidays,
bars and restaurants where you can taste the local food, specially fish.
In Gallipoli for example you can eat “La scapece”, fish made
with bread and vinegar.
The Town has an old part with the castle situated on the little "S. Anadrea" island connected through a stone bridge to the new town.
In Gallipoli - Apulia you can find ancient alleyways, a typical fish-market
churches and also many palaces, for example
Palazzo del Seminario, Palazzo Balsamo, Palazzo Pirelli
Palazzo del governatore, Palazzo Tafuri and the
Cathedral of Sant'Agata.
Very important to visit in Gallipoli is also:
the Church of S. Francesco, Santa Maria and Santa Cristina Church,
Church of the Cross, Church of S. Domenico, Church of the Puerità.
Such as Otranto and Torre dell'Orso, Gallipoli is especially known
for its beaches and its beautiful sea.
We suggest you visit the wonderfull beaches of:
Lido Pizzo, Punta della Suina, Lido San Giovanni, and Baia Verde.