Monaliza Tours: Gallipoli

Gallipoli Italy

Watch the fishermen arrive with the catch of the day, try the delicious fish and seafood, and visit the main places of interest in this lively port. Spend a morning or an afternoon enjoying the activities of the port of Gallipoli. The port is conveniently located where the old quarter of Gallipoli meets the modern centre. It’s a place to watch fishermen at work and to try delicious fish and seafood. In the port of Gallipoli, you can also admire the work of some of the city’s ancient monuments. The harbour has several docks, where a colourful mix of fishing boats, cargo ships, and yachts float in the water. Stroll along the eastern banks of the port to see the fishermen checking their catch and repairing their nets. Much of the fish is sold to the city’s cafes and restaurants. Try the typical dishes, such as sea urchin, in the informal restaurants that line this area of the port. There’s also a collection of interesting buildings on the east side of the harbour. Admire the twin facades of the Greek fountain, which features carved bas-reliefs and caryatids. See the baroque façade with arches of the sanctuary of Santa Maria del Canneto and the humble church of Santa Cristina. Look west to find the imposing Gallipoli castle, built by the Byzantines in the 13th century. Observe its quadrangular form with three towers and an independent polygonal tower. The castle wall offers panoramic views and opportunities to take fantastic pictures of the harbour and the cityscape. On the south bank of the port, the docks lead to the water and are an ideal place to sit and watch the Ionian Sea. In the distance, see the island of San Andrés and the beach of the green bay. Arrive in the early afternoon to enjoy the entire process of the beautiful sunsets. You can comfortably walk from the port of Gallipoli to most of the city’s main attractions. Follow the streets that wind through the old quarter to see important works of architecture, such as the Cathedral of Saint Agatha and the church of St. Francis of Assisi. You can park in the mercantile port, which is larger and has more shops.

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Destinations: Lecce, Gallipoli, Lecce (Province), Lecce

Gallipoli, Italy

Gallipoli Italy

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