The town of Gallipoli is one of the jewels of Salento.

Dominated by the imposing castle overlooking the harbor, the town, consisting of the Town and the Borgo, is a headland and small island that stretch in the Ionian and are connected by a bridge with seven arches. After crossing the bridge, inside a walled city bathed by the sea and a golden light, the old city has basically kept unchanged its urban layout: the narrow, winding streets follow a pattern typical of in the Islamic world. Elegant buildings are complemented by simple houses of fishermen. A scenic road, the Riviera, open on site of the ancient walls, let you walk around the island, enjoying exciting scenarios.