Torre del Pizzo in Puglia: beaches & things to do

Headland, coastal tower and protected landscape

Torre del Pizzo lies on Gallipoli’s southern Ionian coast, between Punta della Suina and Mancaversa.

The resort lies within the Isola di Sant’Andrea and Punta Pizzo Coast Regional Natural Park, among mainly rocky shoreline, small sandy beaches, pine woods and Mediterranean scrub.

Municipality Gallipoli · Province of Lecce

Coast Ionian coast

Landscape Rocky headland, beaches, pine woods and scrub

Discover Torre del Pizzo

The 16th-century tower, Punta Pizzo and the protected Ionian coastal landscape.

Punta Pizzo and the beaches

Punta Pizzo is a mainly rocky headland hiding small sandy coves and opening onto a long beach reached through the pine woods.

The resort includes Spiaggia di Punta del Pizzo and Spiaggia di Posto Li Sorci.

The coastal tower

Torre del Pizzo was built in 1569 as part of the defensive system of the Salento coast.

It was once known as Torre di Catriero or Cutreri. The distinctive triangular projection above the entrance is linked to the name by which it is known today.

The natural park

The coastline belongs to the Isola di Sant’Andrea and Punta Pizzo Coast Regional Natural Park.

The protected area preserves Mediterranean scrub, pine woods, wetlands, rocky coast and numerous plant and animal species.

Where Torre del Pizzo is

On the southern Ionian coast of Gallipoli, between Punta della Suina and Mancaversa.

Torre del Pizzo Gallipoli · Province of Lecce

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Approximate coordinates: 39.9963, 17.9974

Photographs of Torre del Pizzo

14 photographs show the tower, Punta Pizzo, Lido Pizzo, Cotriero and Posto Li Sorci.

Torre del Pizzo - Torre del Pizzo - Gallipoli — Photo: millybartolo

Lido Pizzo - Torre del Pizzo - Gallipoli — Photo: sscarol06

Spiaggia di Posto Li Sorci - Torre del Pizzo - Gallipoli

Punta Pizzo - Torre del Pizzo - Gallipoli

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Beaches and places in Torre del Pizzo

Beaches, headland, coastal tower and natural park environments.

Spiaggia di Punta del Pizzo

A sandy stretch within the natural park, reached through the pine woods and overlooking the Ionian Sea.

Torre del Pizzo

The 16th-century coastal tower built on Punta Pizzo as part of Salento’s defensive system.

Punta Pizzo

The rocky headland characterised by small coves, Mediterranean scrub and pine woods.

Spiaggia di Posto Li Sorci

A coastal stretch south of Punta Pizzo, associated with the Torre del Pizzo resort.

Parco Isola di Sant'Andrea e Litorale di Punta Pizzo

The protected area includes Mediterranean scrub, pine woods, wetlands, rocky coast and beaches.

🏖️ Book a beach umbrella in Torre del Pizzo

Beach clubs and bathing establishments in the area: choose a venue and contact it directly for availability and bookings.

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Cotriero

340.666.2833

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Lido Pizzo

0833.911550

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Frequently asked questions about Torre del Pizzo

Essential answers about the tower, beaches, natural park and beach clubs.

Where is Torre del Pizzo?

Torre del Pizzo is on Gallipoli's southern Ionian coast, between Punta della Suina and Mancaversa.

When was Torre del Pizzo built?

The coastal tower was built in 1569 as part of Salento's coastal defence system.

What is the coast at Punta Pizzo like?

The coast is mainly rocky, with small sandy coves, a long beach, pine woodland and Mediterranean scrub.

Is Torre del Pizzo in a protected area?

Yes. It lies within the Isola di Sant'Andrea and Punta Pizzo Coast Regional Natural Park.

Which beaches are associated with Torre del Pizzo?

The former page links the locality with Punta del Pizzo beach and Posto Li Sorci beach, as well as the Punta Pizzo headland.

Which private beach businesses appear on the former page?

The former page lists Lido Pizzo and Cotriero. Both are shown as not yet verified.

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Continue along the Ionian coast towards Punta della Suina or Mancaversa.

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