Introducing Gallipoli
Gallipoli (from ‘beautiful town’ in Greek) is an almost-island. The old medieval centre fills an island in the Ionian Sea, connected by a bridge to the mainland and modern city. An important fishing centre, it’s 39km southwest of Lecce, and has a history of strong-willed independence, being the last Salentine settlement to succumb to the Normans in the 11th century. It still feels like a town, unlike more seasonal coastal places. It’s a charming place, and in summer bars and restaurants make the most of the island’s ramparts, looking out to sea.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Southern Italy
by neckervd 02 November 2009
From Cosenza, Sicily would be the first choice for me. It's very easy to go to Basilicata-Apulia too: google for Metaponto, Matera, Castell…
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RE: Gallipoli, Italy
by ajmarti4 03 May 2009
Any suggestions, on a rather limited budget of places to stay that are near or in the walls?
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RE: Gallipoli, Italy
by artemis2 02 May 2009
To us, the town was the attraction but we stayed only one day. We didn't focus so much on beaches but there are a few nearby. If you use…
