Gallipoli is a port that seems to come straight out of a fairy tale because of the castle with its imposing keep that dominates it. The historic center is located on a small limestone island, connected to the new town by a deck. A yacht charter in Gallipoli allows you to sail along the Riviera to admire the series of buildings dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. And to discover all their beauty in detail, it is recommended that you put your feet on the ground and stroll through the streets surrounding the baroque cathedral of Sant'Agata. The church is richly decorated and contains, among other things, sublime paintings by Giovanni Andrea Coppola, a local painter trained in Naples.
The Church of the Purità is also worth a visit, with its interior decorated with sumptuous stucco work. The ceiling and walls are completely covered with paintings depicting scenes from the Apocalypse. The church of San Francesco d'Assisi will impress lovers of sacred art even more with its two very realistic statues by Vespasiano Genuino, representing the two thieves crucified at the same time as Christ. The walk will be most pleasant, thanks to the many palaces with Baroque and Rococo facades, and to the ancient Greek fountain located at the entrance to the city. The bas-reliefs are composed of fine sculptures reproducing scenes from Greek mythology.
Coast to the most beautiful beaches in southern Puglia
Forming the skeg of the boot, Puglia is home to a precious coastal heritage that can be discovered during a peaceful sailing cruise in Italy. Bathed by the Mediterranean, the Ionian and the Adriatic, this land of sun and sea is home to beautiful sandy beaches plunging into a tropical setting. A yacht charter in Gallipoli will give you the opportunity to explore the magnificent beaches that characterize southern Puglia, starting with Punto Prosciutto beach, not far from the village of Porto Cesareo, north of Gallipoli. Caressed by the Ionian Sea, this beach reveals green dunes overlooking an electric blue sea and offers its visitors a moment of tranquility.
South of Gallipoli, one beach follows anotherthe beaches of Pescoluse, renowned for its long sandy stretch, and Putan della Suina, where dunes and rocks alternate facing a turquoise sea, to the delight of Italian celebrities.
Stroll from town to town
Driving along the southern coast of Apulia also means driving along the Salento peninsula, where renowned towns such as Santa Maria Leuca, Otranto and Lecce can be found. The main city on the peninsula, Lecce is a must for history buffs, who will admire its baroque architecture dating from the 16th and 18th centuries during a short, dreamy stroll. A veritable open-air museumto the open sky, dotted with charming churches, such as the Basilica of Santa Croce, rivaling in beauty with Roman constructions like the Roman Amphitheater, a vestige of Antiquity.
A cultural crossroads between East and West, Santa Maria Leuca is also the meeting point between the Ionian and Adriatic Seas. Located at the southernmost tip of Salento, 70 km from Lecce, the town of Santa Maria Leuca is particularly appealing for its unwavering calm.
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 1 678 |
|---|---|
| Types of service | Skipper, Hostess, Sailor, Chef (meals not included), Engineer, Mechanic, Masseuse |
| Average price per week | $20,437 |
| Minimum weekly price | $737 |
| Maximum price per week | $1,007,300 |