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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.
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 (6) · Nature (5) · Beaches (5) · Architecture (4) · Temples (3) · Wildlife (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 CavalloCave and archaeological site in Italy10 km
- Nardò CathedralChurch building in Nardò, Italy13 km
- Gallipoli CathedralCatholic church in Apulia, Italy3.1 km
- Castello di GallipoliCastle in Gallipoli, Italy2.8 km
- Madonna della ColturaChurch building in Parabita, Italy10 km
- Parco naturale regionale Porto Selvaggio e Palude del CapitanoProtected area in Italy (EUAP1167)13 km
- Parco naturale regionale Isola di S.Andrea e litorale di Punta PizzoProtected area in Italy (EUAP1191)5.7 km
- Fontana GrecaFountain2.7 km
- Torre InserraglioHistory · Architecture15 km
- Spiaggia Baia VerdeBeach4.1 km
- Torre Santa Maria dell'AltoHistory · Architecture8.7 km
- Torre SabeaTower1.3 km
- Cantina Sociale Cooperativa ACLI di CollepassoWinery14 km
- Grotta di CapelvenereCave8.6 km
- Grotta GaiaCave9.2 km
- KalèpolisDive site2.2 km
- La ReggiaDive site6.7 km
- Lido Le CanneBeaches3.8 km
- Lido Mar Y SolBeaches3.6 km
- Lido San GiovanniBeaches2.4 km
- Lido SottoventoBeaches4.8 km
- Lu Birrocciu by BivitimeBrewery12 km
- Museo Acquario del SalentoWith kids · Wildlife6.7 km
- Santa CaterinaDive site8.1 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Splash Acquapark
- History: Torre Suda
- Food and drink: 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.
- JanPossible9:27
- FebPossible10:28
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:04
- MayBest time14:13
- JunBest time14:50
- JulPossible14:35
- AugPossible13:35
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:44
- DecPossible9:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Gallipoli?
The best known: Grotta del Cavallo, Nardò Cathedral, Gallipoli Cathedral, Castello di Gallipoli, Madonna 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 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.
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