40.06° N, 17.97° E
Exposure west
The Purita beach at the foot of Gallipoli's old town with views of the ancient walls.
Gallipoli Centro is located in Salento, on the ionian coast, in the Province of Lecce (Puglia). GPS Coordinates: 40.0556° N, 17.9745° E.
Yes, the sandy seabed and the characteristics of the ionian coast generally make it welcoming for families with children.
The bathing season in Salento runs from mid-May to mid-October. To avoid the crowds, prefer June and September. The bathing water quality score of Gallipoli Centro is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Gallipoli Centro is reachable by car. Parking available in the area. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS) for the northern Adriatic coast, Bari (BRI) as an alternative. By train: Lecce station, then local buses.