In the heart of the old town
The beach sits in Seno della Purità below the historic walls.
40.05554, 17.97436.
A small sandy beach in Seno della Purità directly below Gallipoli’s old-town walls and opposite the Church of Santa Maria della Purità.
The old page was broadly correct: Purità is a central free sandy urban beach. The update adds the practical limits: small size, heavy peak-season crowding, mainly pedestrian access and no promise of nearby parking.
The beach sits in Seno della Purità below the historic walls.
40.05554, 17.97436.
The small shore is mainly golden sand.
It fills quickly in peak season.
Purità is known as a free urban beach.
Towel, sun protection and light gear.
Tourism sources agree on shallow, gentle entry across much of the bay.
Stay close and assess the day’s sea conditions.
One of Gallipoli’s easiest urban sandy options.
Small size and crowding can reduce comfort.
The beach takes its name from the nearby 17th-century church.
Easy to combine with an old-town visit.
Bars, restaurants, shops and other services are a short walk away.
Do not assume showers, cabins or lifeguard service.
Small, scenic and central means it can fill rapidly.
Early morning or late afternoon is often easier.
Do not count on parking beside the beach in the historic centre.
Use legal parking outside or on the edge of the old town and walk.
Urban location helps, but sand can still limit mobility.
Check current routes and assistance for specific needs.
Reference coordinates: 40.05554, 17.97436.
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