Gallipoli Travel Guide Holiday Rentals - Villas & Apartments to Rent In Gallipoli, Puglia
Gallipoli is a beautiful coastal city looking on to the Ionian sea on the Salentina peninsula in southern Italy.
The historic and fortified old town sits on a tiny island connected to the mainland by a 17th century bridge and is laced with narrow cobbled streets lined by pretty boutiques, cafes, bars and restaurants. As well as the many Baroque churches and aristocratic palazzi, there is a seafront promenade that hugs the walled city. This is popular place for the evening "passeggiata" before heading to one of the excellent seafood restaurants for some alfresco dining.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 40+ |
| Historical sites | ✔ |
| Vineyard & wine tours | ✔ |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
| Fish market | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Splash Acquapark | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Nearest beach | Spiaggia Baia Verde |
| Nearest major airport | Brindisi (86km) |
| Nearest train station | Gallipoli |
Gallipoli is the perfect place to discover and explore Puglia's cuisine which is characterised by garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce and above all aromatic herbs. However, being in Puglia, Gallipoli also offers its visitors the experience of tasting some of the finest wines in Italy - many of which never reach shop shelves as they are for local consumption only! The local grapes are Negroamaro, Primitivo (the same grape as California’s Zinfandel) and Bombino Nero which produce fruity classics such as Salice Salentino and Primitivo.
Featured Gallipoli Villas
Gallipoli Holiday Rentals
The beach resort of Gallipoli is a thriving town and offers a wide selection of self catering holiday rental accommodation from luxurious villas on the outskirts to cosy town centre apartments.
Renting a Gallipoli villa or holiday home can be the ideal base for exploring the city and the surrounding area and are perfect for families, friends and groups. Holiday rentals provide the freedom, flexibility and space to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
Gallipoli is at an altitude of 21m and enjoys a Mediterranean climate with over 300 days of sunshine a year. During the warm summer months, temperatures can reach into the high 30s whereas during winter, it can get chilly with seasonal lows of 10 degrees.
Things to see and do
Gallipoli and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic cities and some of the most beautiful beaches in Italy that stretch along the coast from Marina di Ginosa to Torre dell'Ovo. A few suggestions...
| Popular Attractions | |
|---|---|
| Porto Cesareo | ✔ |
| Lecce and its historical Baroque centre | ✔ |
| Wine tasting at the vineyards | ✔ |
| Cyclying around the country roads | ✔ |
| Castello di Gallipoli | ✔ |
| La Basilica Cattedrale di Sant'Agata | ✔ |
| Samsara beach | ✔ |
| Baroque town of Alezio | ✔ |
| Fontana Ellenica rebuilt in 1560 | ✔ |
| Beaches along the famous Ginosa coast | ✔ |
Our view on Gallipoli
A must see town on the Salentina peninsula oozing charm and character and perfectly positioned for exploring the rest of the local villages and beaches in this relatively unknown part of Puglia. Staying in a Gallipoli holiday rental is the best way to experience the local area as it provides the freedom and flexibility to tour southern Puglia.
