Gallipoli is a beautiful historic port town belonging to the Italian region of Puglia with approximately 21,000 inhabitants. It is rightly called the pearl of the Ionian Sea. The town is situated on a rocky island and is connected to the new more modern suburb on the mainland by a bridge.
The centre of Gallipoli offers tourists many restaurants, shops, bars and of course evening walks through the streets of the town. The local beaches and the crystal clear sea are some of the most beautiful in Italy. The town also offers several interesting sights such as the Aragon Castle, churches, the Olive Oil Museum and the Basilica of Sant'Agata. It is the ideal place to spend a pleasant holiday.
