Rivabella in Puglia, Salento
Puglia · Salento · Ionian coast · Gallipoli

Rivabella

A resort on the northern coast of Gallipoli, with sandy beaches, pine woods, low rocky shore and the historic Torre Sabea.

Beach and pine woods on the northern Gallipoli coast

Rivabella lies on the Ionian coast between Lido Conchiglie and Gallipoli.

The coastline is mainly sandy, with some low rocky stretches and a belt of pine woods close to the beach.

Municipality Gallipoli · Province of Lecce
Coast Ionian coast
Landscape Sand, pine woods and low rocky shore

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The beach, pine woods and coastal tower on Gallipoli’s northern shoreline.

Rivabella beach

Rivabella is one of the seaside resorts on the northern coast of Gallipoli. The shore has a long sandy beach, alternating in places with low rocks.

The seabed is generally shallow near the shore and the beach is bordered by a green belt with many pine trees.

The coastal pine woods

The pine woods are part of Rivabella’s landscape and in several places separate the beach from roads and the built-up area.

The coast is busiest in summer and includes both free public stretches and private beach businesses.

Torre Sabea

Torre Sabea is a small coastal watchtower built in the 16th century for defence.

The tower stands in the Crocefisso area and once communicated with Gallipoli’s northern fortifications and Torre dell’Alto Lido.

Where Rivabella is

On the northern Ionian coast of Gallipoli, between Lido Conchiglie and the town centre.

Rivabella Gallipoli · Province of Lecce
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Approximate coordinates: 40.0879, 18.0119

Beaches and places in Rivabella

The main beach, the free cove of Lido Torre and historic Torre Sabea.

Spiaggia di Rivabella

The main sandy stretch of the resort on Gallipoli’s northern Ionian coast, with a broad beach and generally shallow water.

Torre Sabea

A small cove with a free pale-sand beach, set between low rocky stretches along the Rivabella coast.

Lido Torre

A sandy cove in Rivabella that the historic Salentissimo archive records as a free public beach: pale sand, a coast with pines and Mediterranean scrub, easy access from the residential area and heavy use during the central weeks of summer.

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Frequently asked questions about Rivabella

Essential answers about the location, beach, pine woods and Torre Sabea.

Where is Rivabella?
Rivabella is on the northern Ionian coast of Gallipoli, between Lido Conchiglie and the town centre.
What is the coastline at Rivabella like?
The coast is mainly sandy, with a long beach, generally shallow water near the shore, some low rocky sections and a belt of pine woodland.
Are there public beach sections at Rivabella?
Yes. The Municipality of Gallipoli identifies and manages public beach sections in Rivabella alongside private beach facilities.
What is Torre Sabea?
Torre Sabea is a small sixteenth-century coastal watchtower built for defensive purposes at Località Crocefisso on the northern coast of Gallipoli.
Which beach businesses are associated with Rivabella?
The former page and related records list Holiday Beach Club, Le Dune Beach, Lido Rivabella, Lido La Bussola, Oasi Beach, Lido Torre, Camping La Masseria, Popula Mediterranean Bay, Camping La Vecchia Torre and Lido Exclusive Beach. These businesses have not yet been verified by Salentissimo.it.
Which places are near Rivabella?
Lido Conchiglie and Padula Bianca lie to the north, while to the south are Gallipoli's town centre, harbour and historic centre.

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