The Gallipoli You Do Not Expect: All Saints’ Holiday in the Città Bella

If you have read our article on the ideal itinerary for visiting Gallipoli in October, you will already know that you have excellent reasons for planning a seaside getaway in the heart of autumn. And the first useful moment, you know, is almost always the All Saints’ Day long weekend, which, this year, will give you a break of no less than 5 days to make the most of to recharge your energy.

What better place than a seaside town that, in autumn, reveals its most authentic face to visitors? If you are fond of the first hints of Christmas but do not want to give up a landscape that preserves the suggestions of an endless summer, Gallipoli is the destination for you: here’s why!

Sunshine, fresh breeze, mild temperatures: the ideal climate for a tour of exploration

The time for mainstream vacations is long gone: here is Gallipoli revealing its historical, architectural, and cultural facets that complement the beauty of its maritime landscape. There is no better time than autumn to venture, in the company of a local guide or on your own to be surprised without plans, through the streets of the Old Town. Walk along the ancient walls that encircle it to visit, overlooking the sea, the small churches full of secrets: they are custodians of ancient traditions, nurtured by the unwavering faith of the Confraternities, of pictorial and sculptural treasures that counterbalance their often essential facades. Why not let yourself be led to discover their wonders?

The most mouth-watering traditions: the autumn delicacies that herald Christmas

Here, Christmas, starts very very early! On October 15, with the feast of St. Teresa, Gallipoli inaugurates the two months of waiting for Christmas with festivities that, on an almost regular basis, gather around the set tables. An autumn, then, that is tasty and has the flavor of celebrated delicacies: first and foremost the Pittule alla gallipolina, with their pizzaiola-style, fishy, classic toppings, with ever-changing shapes that entertain the children. They are joined by fish soups, great spaghetti, roasted chestnuts, grilled meats and good wine, always the protagonist along with homemade desserts dripping with mustards, honey and jams.

Why choose Palazzo Zacà?

Non rinunciate, quindi, a un tour gallipolino per ilSo, don’t give up on a Gallipoli tour for All Saints’ Day 2023: take advantage of the still sunny but cooler and more pleasant days, of the traditional dishes that return to flood the streets with fragrances, of relaxing days that don’t give up discovering a fascinating face of southern living . Far from the summer hustle and bustle, you will savor its authenticity!

Choose Palazzo Zacà, the B&B in the center of the Old Town, which takes you back to the 18th century. An old aristocratic and finely furnished palace, just a stone’s throw from the city’s main attractions and boasting a local artisanal breakfast and experiences for every discovery need. Book your stay now at the best price for at least two nights and take advantage of a free Guided Tour!