Things to do in Gallipoli
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Lido Pizzo
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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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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Chiesa di San Francesco
There are numerous small churches devoted to different saints. The best of these are the Chiesa della Purità (Riviera N Sauro; closed for renovation) with its stuccoed interior and 18th-century majolica-tiled floor, and the Chiesa di San Francesco, the oldest church in the historic centre, famous for Vespasiano Genuino's wooden carving of the Two Thieves.
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Chiesa della Purità
There are numerous small churches devoted to different saints. The best of these are the Chiesa della Purità with its stuccoed interior and 18th-century majolica-tiled floor, and the Chiesa di San Francesco (Riviera N Sauro; services only), the oldest church in the historic centre, famous for Vespasiano Genuino's wooden carving of the Two Thieves.
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Scoglio delle Sirene
With tables out on the ramparts overlooking Purita beach, this restaurant couldn't get much closer to the sea if it tried. The kitchen is devoted to all things marine: mussels with gorgonzola, macaroni with prawns and mint, and great big lobsters that you have to do battle with. The word is, if you can't afford La Puritate, come here instead.
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Basilica di Sant'Agata
With all the spare cash floating around and a fairly pretentious merchant class, Gallipoli could afford to splash out on some nice civic design and on the island there are no less than 14 churches, including the Baroque Basilica di Sant'Agata and numerous smaller churches devoted to different saints.
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La Taverna di Giò Peppe Macchia
Of all the restaurants in the historic centre, Peppe Macchia stands out for its style and originality. Traditional favourites like the seafood antipasti are combined with original recipes mixing fish and vegetables. Try the signature dish, the tagliolini with swordfish and rucola pesto.
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Il Giardino Segreto
Il Giardino Segreto - ‘The Secret Garden’ is just that, with a secluded courtyard out back and tables set around a lemon tree centrepiece. Dishes should suit the fussiest of diners with salads, bruschetta, pasta, meat and fish dishes and a reasonable €15 daily menu.
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La Puritate
A great place for fish in the old town of Gallipoli with picture windows and sea views. Follow the excellent antipasti with delicious primi (first courses) such as seafood spaghetti, then see what’s been caught that day – the swordfish is usually a good bet.
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Cattedrale di Sant’Agata
In the centre, on the highest point of the island Gallipoli, is the 17th-century baroque Cattedrale di Sant’Agata, lined with paintings by local artists. Zimbalo, who imprinted Lecce with his crazy baroque styles, also worked on the facade.
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Frantoio Ipogeo
Worth seeing is the Frantoio Ipogeo, only one of some 35 olive presses buried in the tufa rock below the town. It's here that they pressed Gallipoli's olive oil, which was then stored in one of the 2000 cisterns carved out beneath the old town.
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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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Da Olga
A big rowdy restaurant near the train station, well known for its good prices, large portions and tasty frittura (mixed fried fish). It's a no-fuss dining room with an open kitchen and in summer there is outdoor seating.
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Museo Civico
The small Museo Civico which was founded in 1878, is a 19th-century time capsule featuring fish heads, ancient sculptures, a 3rd-century-BC sarcophagus and other weird stuff.
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Fish Market
Opposite the castle, just below the bridge, is the town's fish market, still an important business for the city today and well worth getting up to see at least once during your stay.
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Pane, Olio e Fantasia
If you're all fished out try the very good Pane, Olio e Fantasia. It can look very empty but that's no reflection on the food, it just shows how fish-mad this town is.
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Quartiere Latino
Another tried and tested favourite is Gallipoli's oldest disco, Quartiere Latino. Things don't get going until 23:00 and it stays open until the early morning.
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Angevin Castle
Originally Gallipoli was an island, which explains the landward-facing position of its squat Angevin castle.
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Caffè Duomo
For good Gallipoli spumone, go to Caffè Duomo, where you can also get good ice cream.
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Farmacia Provenzana
Farmacia Provenzana is a beautifully decorated pharmacy dating from 1814.
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Riobo
Gallipoli's most stylish venue is Riobo, a huge club set around a turquoise blue pool.
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Fontana Antica
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Anzac Day
2 days (ex Istanbul/Gallipoli )
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Gallipoli Pilgrimage
2 days (ex Istanbul/Gallipoli)
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Visit Anzac Cove, Discover the personal stories immortalised at Gallipoli , Reflect at the Lone Pine, Take a guided tour of the battlefields, Hear tales of hero…Not LP reviewed
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