# Things to see in Gallipoli (Italy): 27 places and when to go

> Gallipoli is a town in Italy, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Nature (5), Beaches (5). The best known are Grotta del Cavallo, Nardò Cathedral and Gallipoli Cathedral. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/gallipoli/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Italy · 40.0683, 18.0082
- **Places:** 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/) (6) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/naturaleza/) (5) · [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/playa/) (5) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/arquitectura/) (4) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/espiritual/) (3) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/fauna/) (3)
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** NAP Napoli, 328 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Gallipoli

The places in and around Gallipoli, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Grotta del Cavallo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/grotta-del-cavallo/): Cave and archaeological site in Italy · 10 km
- [Nardò Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/catedral-basilica-de-la-asuncion-de-maria/): Church building in Nardò, Italy · 13 km
- [Gallipoli Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/catedral-de-gallipoli/): Catholic church in Apulia, Italy · 3.1 km
- [Castello di Gallipoli](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castillo-de-gallipoli/): Castle in Gallipoli, Italy · 2.8 km
- [Madonna della Coltura](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-santuario-maria-ss-della-coltura/): Church building in Parabita, Italy · 10 km
- [Parco naturale regionale Porto Selvaggio e Palude del Capitano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/parco-naturale-regionale-di-porto-selvaggio-e-palude-del-cap/): Protected area in Italy (EUAP1167) · 13 km
- [Parco naturale regionale Isola di S.Andrea e litorale di Punta Pizzo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/parco-naturale-regionale-isola-di-sant-andrea-e-litorale-di/): Protected area in Italy (EUAP1191) · 5.7 km
- [Fontana Greca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/fontana-greca/): Fountain · 2.7 km
- [Torre Inserraglio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/torre-inserraglio/): History · Architecture · 15 km
- [Spiaggia Baia Verde](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/baia-verde/): Beach · 4.1 km
- [Torre Santa Maria dell'Alto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/torre-dell-alto/): History · Architecture · 8.7 km
- [Torre Sabea](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/torre-sabea/): Tower · 1.3 km
- [Cantina Sociale Cooperativa ACLI di Collepasso](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cantina-sociale-cooperativa-acli-di-collepasso/): Winery · 14 km
- [Grotta di Capelvenere](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/grotta-di-capelvenere/): Cave · 8.6 km
- [Grotta Gaia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/grotta-gaia/): Cave · 9.2 km
- [Kalèpolis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/kalepolis/): Dive site · 2.2 km
- [La Reggia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/la-reggia/): Dive site · 6.7 km
- [Lido Le Canne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/lido-le-canne/): Beaches · 3.8 km
- [Lido Mar Y Sol](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/lido-mar-y-sol/): Beaches · 3.6 km
- [Lido San Giovanni](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/lido-san-giovanni/): Beaches · 2.4 km
- [Lido Sottovento](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/lido-sottovento/): Beaches · 4.8 km
- [Lu Birrocciu by Bivitime](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/lu-birrocciu-by-bivitime/): Brewery · 12 km
- [Museo Acquario del Salento](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/museo-acquario-del-salento/): With kids · Wildlife · 6.7 km
- [Santa Caterina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santa-caterina/): Dive site · 8.1 km

And the other 3, by what you come to do:

- **With kids**: [Splash Acquapark](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/splash-acquapark/)
- **History**: [Torre Suda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/torre-suda/)
- **Food and drink**: [Unione Agricola di Melissano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/unione-agricola-di-melissano/)

## When to go to Gallipoli

The best time to visit Gallipoli is **March to June and September to October**; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 27 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 28 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 04 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 13 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 50 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 35 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 35 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 55 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 44 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 10 |

In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. In June, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Gallipoli

The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP, Napoli), 328 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.0683%2C18.0082)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.0683%2C18.0082)

## Other towns nearby

- [Lecce](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/lecce/): 51 places · 35 km
- [Patù](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/patu/): 24 places · 38 km
- [Avetrana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/avetrana/): 16 places · 40 km
- [Otranto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/otranto/): 22 places · 42 km
- [Francavilla Fontana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/francavilla-fontana/): 19 places · 63 km
- [Brindisi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/brindisi/): 31 places · 64 km

And all of Italy, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Gallipoli?

The best known: [Grotta del Cavallo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/grotta-del-cavallo/), [Nardò Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/catedral-basilica-de-la-asuncion-de-maria/), [Gallipoli Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/catedral-de-gallipoli/), [Castello di Gallipoli](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castillo-de-gallipoli/), [Madonna della Coltura](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-santuario-maria-ss-della-coltura/). In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Gallipoli?

March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10.

### How do you get to Gallipoli?

The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 328 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.0683%2C18.0082) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Gallipoli as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).