Al Pescatore Hotel & Restaurant

Set within Gallipoli’s atmospheric island old town, Al Pescatore places you a few steps from the waterfront ramparts, the lively fish market, and the honey-stoned lanes leading to baroque churches and sunset viewpoints. Cross the bridge to the modern borgo for boutiques, gelaterie and easy links to Baia Verde’s soft-sand beaches and beach clubs. Boat trips to hidden coves leave from the nearby marina, while the Castello Angioino and Rivellino host exhibitions and open-air events in summer.

Back at base, the hotel’s namesake restaurant is the headline act: think raw and grilled seafood, spaghetti alle vongole, and Puglian specialties paired with chilled Salento wines. A relaxed bar is on hand for pre-dinner aperitivi, and a shady patio makes an inviting spot to linger after beach time. Practical touches – concierge assistance for scooters, bikes and boat charters, free Wi-Fi, and luggage storage – keep city-to-sea days seamless.