Torre del Pizzo in Puglia: beaches, coastal tower, natural park

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 Sea · Southern Gallipoli coastline

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.

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

Spiaggia di Punta del 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.

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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Coordinates: 39.9963, 17.9974

Accommodation at Torre del Pizzo and nearby

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Grand Hotel Costa Brada

Litoranea Sud Km. 3 - Gallipoli (LE) +39 0833 202551 Claim for free

Bed and Breakfast Sole Luna e Giarasoli

Via Chiavari, 6 - Marina di Mancaversa, Taviano+39 347 768 5564 Claim for free

Albergo Europa

Via Otranto, 2/4 - Marina di Mancaversa - Taviano (Lecce)+39 0833/589061 Claim for free

Antica Masseria Li Sauli

SS274 Gallipoli 73014 Gallipoli LE+39.0833.1855127 Claim for free

B&B Salentoineout

Via Ischia III traversa, 27a, Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 3396152707 Claim for free

Tenuta La Milogna

Strada Provinciale Beneficati Rossi - 73014 - Gallipoli (Le) +39 339 577 3932 Claim for free

Hotel a Due Passi dal Pizzo

SP215, 73014 Pizzo (Le) +39 320 245 6789 Claim for free

Tenuta Aletheia B&B

Via Pacci Argillari, 29/A, 73040 Capilungo (Le) +39 334 335 8952 Claim for free

Tenuta Yala

Contrada Yala 73052 Parabita (Le) +39 375 777 1339 Claim for free

La Scalinata

Via Bari, 5 Marina di Mancaversa, Taviano (Le) +39 0833 912 055 Claim for free

Tia Maria Country Inn

Strada Provinciale 202, Torre Suda, Racale (Le) +39 389 670 6058 Claim for free

Masseria San Rocco

Contrada Li Foggi - 73014 Gallipoli (Le) +39 335 676 7936 Claim for free

B&B Corte dell"Immacolata al Mare

Via Cesenatico 36, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 349 075 2264 Claim for free

Villa Cento Fichi & Trullo Marino

Via M. di Belfiore,Torre Suda, Racale (Le) +39 347 508 1816 Claim for free

Residence Le Palme

Via Torre Annunziata 25, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa , Taviano (Le) +39 340 257 8507 Claim for free

Elite Luxury Residence

Via Rimini angolo Via Mameli, Torre Suda (Le) +39 347 822 9889 Claim for free

Dimora Don Alfonso

Via Dante Alighieri, 73055 Racale (Le) +39 379 272 7814 Claim for free

I Quattro Elementi Appartamenti Vacanze

Via Smeraldo 29A, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 338 166 9713 Claim for free

Residence Cala Verde

Via Verbano, 5, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 0833 912 438 Claim for free

Villa Luisa

SP330 n.12, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 338 268 7135 Claim for free

Hotel Villa Giovanna

Via Jonica, 138, 73055 Marina di Torre Suda, Racale (Le) +39 0833 949 002 Claim for free

Krasí B&B

Via Mediterraneo, 21, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 380 649 2048 Claim for free

B&B I 7 Peccati

Via Nervi 40, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 339 463 2002 Claim for free

Diddoi Alloggio 1033

Via Bari 30, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 351 72 32 823 Claim for free

Alchimia Tra Suoni e Colori

Via Cesenatico 10G, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 329 906 2884 Claim for free

Londazzurra Case Vacanza

Via Amalfi, 73057 Marina di Mancaversa (Le) +39 389 343 9951 Claim for free

Bed and Breakfast L"Ulivo

Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 35, 73057 Taviano (Le) +39 331 371 9364 Claim for free

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Nearby seaside resorts to discover

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

Gallipoli

Punta della Suina

To the north the park continues through sandy bays, low rocks, pine woods and Mediterranean scrub.

Taviano

Mancaversa

Heading south you reach Mancaversa, with small coves, low rocky shore and sea access points.

All Salento seaside resorts

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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.