40.06° N, 17.97° E
Exposure west
Gallipoli Centro is located in Salento, on the Ionian coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 37 km from Lecce (37 minutes by car).
The nearest beaches are Lido San Giovanni and Baia Verde.
GPS coordinates: 40.0556° N, 17.9745° E
How To Get ThereThe Purita beach at the foot of Gallipoli's old town with views of the ancient walls.
Today at Gallipoli Centro the bathing score is 78/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.1m, wind 13 km/h, water 31°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Gallipoli Centro is located in Salento, on the Ionian coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 37 km from Lecce (37 minutes by car). 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.
Gallipoli Centro is about 37 km from Lecce, roughly 37 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.