In the heart of the old town
The beach sits in Seno della Purità below the historic walls.
Coordinates
40.05554, 17.97436.
Spiaggia della Purità: what to know before you go
The update adds the practical limits: small size, heavy peak-season crowding, mainly pedestrian access and no promise of nearby parking.
Sandy beach
The small shore is mainly golden sand.
Space
It fills quickly in peak season.
Free beach
Purità is known as a free urban beach.
Bring
Towel, sun protection and light gear.
Generally gentle seabed
Tourism sources agree on shallow, gentle entry across much of the bay.
With children
Stay close and assess the day’s sea conditions.
Families
One of Gallipoli’s easiest urban sandy options.
Limit
Small size and crowding can reduce comfort.
Santa Maria della Purità church
The beach takes its name from the nearby 17th-century church.
After swimming
Easy to combine with an old-town visit.
Services close by
Bars, restaurants, shops and other services are a short walk away.
On the sand
Do not assume showers, cabins or lifeguard service.
Heavy crowding
Small, scenic and central means it can fill rapidly.
Tip
Early morning or late afternoon is often easier.
Parking
Do not count on parking beside the beach in the historic centre.
Strategy
Use legal parking outside or on the edge of the old town and walk.
Accessibility and gear
Urban location helps, but sand can still limit mobility.
Before visiting
Check current routes and assistance for specific needs.
Spiaggia della Purità
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+39 0833202551Lido Sottovento
+39 3483860129Lido Spiaggia Club
+39 3931383303Lido Zen
+39 3470546110Piccolo Lido
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A small rocky inlet on Gallipoli’s Lungomare Galileo Galilei, distinct from the Grotta del Diavolo at Santa Maria di Leuca and requiring particular attention to cliff stability.
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Baia Verde Beach
Around three kilometres of fine sand, turquoise water, free stretches between beach clubs and generally shallow water: mornings can work very well for families, while later in the day the area shows its younger, livelier side.
Torre San Giovanni La Pedata
A square coastal tower by the sea at Lido San Giovanni, now absorbed into Gallipoli’s urban fabric and substantially altered by later restoration.
Castello di Gallipoli
The fortress at the entrance to the historic centre, almost entirely surrounded by the sea.
Centro storico e mura urbiche
The old city core developed on the limestone island, enclosed by walls and rich in churches, courtyards and historic palaces.
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Gallipoli sits between Rivabella and Punta della Suina in the project’s coastal navigation.
Frequently asked questions about Spiaggia della Purità
Location, access, safety, families and practical information.
Is Purità in the old town?
Yes, directly below Gallipoli’s historic walls.
Is it free?
Yes.
Is it sandy?
Yes, mainly golden sand.
Is the water shallow?
Much of the bay slopes gently, but always check conditions.
Good for children?
Generally yes with calm sea, but it can be crowded.
Is it large?
No, it is fairly small.
Are bars nearby?
Yes.
Where should I park?
Use legal parking outside or at the edge of the old town and walk.
Coordinates?
40.05554, 17.97436.