How to get to Gallipoli: train, plane, car and bus
Complete guide to reaching Gallipoli by train, plane, car and bus. The Ionian pearl of Salento with connections from Lecce, Bari, Rome and Milan.
Travel guide to Gallipoli
Everything you need to visit Gallipoli: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
What to see in Gallipoli in 2 days: itinerary through the old island, golden beaches and hidden Salento
What to see in Gallipoli in 2 days: from the old town on the island to the Purità sea, with excursions to Punta della Suina and the underground oil presses of Salento.
Where to stay in Gallipoli: areas, accommodation and practical tips
Guide on where to stay in Gallipoli: from the island old town to the beaches of Baia Verde, with budget tips, accommodation types and the best area for every traveller.
Where to eat in Gallipoli: fresh fish, pittule and port-side trattorias in the Salento
Guide to the best restaurants in Gallipoli: raw fish, scapece gallipolina, fried pittule and the old-town trattorias on the island. Where to eat authentic Salentine food.
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