Activities in Gallipoli
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Punta della Suina
Gallipoli's beaches stretch in great curves both north and south of town. To the north is the Lido Conchiglie and the disco quarter, but it's south you want to go, to the long sandy stretch of Baia Verde. Between September and May the lidos (managed sections of beach with umbrellas and beds) are closed so you can enjoy the beach pretty much all to yourself for free.
In May things start to crank up, the beach is raked to perfection and the lidos are renovated and repainted ready for the hectic summer months. Gallipoli's best lidos are Punta della Suina, and further south the super-pretty Lido Pizzo, backed by whispering pine trees. There's also the tiny La Purita beach on …
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Salento in Barco
For boat trips up and down the coast you'll find a mobile info point just by the bridge to the old town. Salento in Barco run trips up and down the coast to Porto Cesareo or Santa Maria di Leuca. Boats depart around 11:00 and return at 19:00.
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