{"id":41977,"date":"2023-10-25T11:37:46","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T11:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/gagliano-del-capo-where-it-is-how-to-get-there-what-to-see-beaches-2023\/"},"modified":"2025-03-08T12:40:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T12:40:37","slug":"gagliano-del-capo-where-it-is-how-to-get-there-what-to-see-beaches-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/en\/gagliano-del-capo-where-it-is-how-to-get-there-what-to-see-beaches-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Gagliano del Capo: where it is, how to get there, what to see, beaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Gagliano del Capo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, among <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borghiautenticiditalia.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b> Authentic villages of Italy<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a charming town <strong>located in the heart of Salento<\/strong>. This picturesque location is a hidden treasure that captivates visitors with its natural beauty, rich history and authentic, genuine atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gagliano del Capo is a place where the charm of the Salento countryside blends harmoniously with the majesty of the Adriatic Sea. In this article we will see together <strong>where it is, how to reach it, we will explore its history, we will find out what to see and where to eat<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/clsKJvpOnBE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where is Gagliano del Capo located?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Gagliano del Capo is located in the province of Lecce,<\/strong> precisely in the <\/span><b>south-western hinterland,<\/b>&lt; span style=&#8221;font-weight: 400;&#8221;&gt; not far from the <b>Adriatic coast of Salento<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in an area characterized by breathtaking, spectacular cliffs and a deep and crystalline sea. Gagliano del Capo is surrounded by other enchanting Salento towns and borders to the north with the municipality of Alessano, while both to the south and west with <strong>Castrignano del Capo<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Gagliano del Capo Lecce <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is part of the <\/span><b>Municipalities of the Union<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> together with Morciano, Alessano, Castrignano del Capo, Corsano, Pat\u00f9, Salve, Tiggiano, Miggiano and Montesano Salentino. The Municipalities of the Union, with headquarters in the municipality of Salve, are an integral part of the Environmental and Cultural System (SAC) Porta d&#8217;Oriente. This system represents an important initiative for the <\/span><b>enhancement and integrated management of precious environmental and cultural treasures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, already existing and accessible to public. Within the SAC, there are several highly valuable resources, including protected areas, historical monuments and archaeological sites, museums, historical theatres, libraries and archives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The territorial aggregation of the Municipalities within this initiative favors a synergy between the various resources present in the territory, allowing shared management and an integrated experience for visitors.&lt; \/span&gt;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35604 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/gagliano-del-capo-piazza.jpg\" alt=\"gagliano del capo piazza\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to reach Gagliano del Capo?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To <\/span><b>reach Gagliano del Capo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can take a flight to Brindisi or Bari airport, which are the closest major cities. From there, you can opt for a <\/span><b>rental car<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the ideal solution for <\/span><b>travelling in Salento&lt; \/b&gt;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or use public transport services such as <\/span><b>Line 105 of Salento by Bus<\/b><span style=\"font- weight: 400;\"> (active only in summer), which leaves from Lecce. Alternatively, you can take the <strong>train to Lecce<\/strong> and travel from here by car or bus. <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35603 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/gagliano-del-capo-mare.jpg\" alt=\"gagliano del capo mare\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2><strong>History of Gagliano del Capo<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gagliano del Capo has an ancient history, dating back to the Bronze Age, as demonstrated by the two menhirs in Arigliano. After the destruction of the hamlets of Pulsano and Misciano in the 2nd century BC, the first urban agglomeration of the town emerged, as attested by sources and archaeological finds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 553 to the 11th century, Gagliano del Capo was influenced by the Byzantine culture, and during this period, the oriental religious rite was widely practiced until the 17th century. Numerous lands in the Gagliano del Capo area were owned by the Otrantina Abbey of San Nicola di Casole and were cultivated by its vassals. In 877, the town gave refuge to the survivors of the city of Vereto, who had escaped the devastation of the Saracens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the Angevin dominion (13th-15th century), Gagliano del Capo became a fiefdom of various lords, including Isolda De Nocera, Guglielmo Brunel and Mariotto Corso. In 1495, Ferdinand of Aragon granted the farmhouse to Giovanni II Castriota, son of Giorgio Castriota.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The village was fortified between 1413 and 1421, becoming a refuge for the inhabitants of the nearby farmhouses. In 1547, after another invasion by Saracen pirates, the fortifications were strengthened.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the 17th century, the feud passed to the Guarini family, of the Counts of Alessano, and only in 1806 was it freed from feudal ties. This history full of events and influences has shaped the identity of Gagliano del Capo, making it a place of great historical and cultural charm.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The beaches of Gagliano del Capo<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>coast of Gagliano del Capo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is mainly rocky with some small exceptions . These are rugged and wild places compared to other areas of Salento, but it is also possible to find beaches or bathing establishments. Among the <\/span><b>beaches near Gagliano del Capo, rocky or sandy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Il Ciolo;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marina di Novaglie;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guardiola;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marina Serra;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grotta Verde;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santa Maria di Leuca;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Gregorio;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Torre Vado;<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Torre Pali;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Torre Mozza;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pescoluse.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35611\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35611\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/marina-di-novaglie.jpg\" alt=\"marina di novaglie\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35611\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marina di Novaglie &#8211; Foto di Ilaria Rizzo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>What to see in Gagliano?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gagliano del Capo is a town rich in historical treasures, with churches, chapels, palaces and historic buildings that make up its charming historic centre. An interesting trekking on foot allows you to explore this wonderful area. In addition, there are several hiking itineraries of varying difficulty, which lead towards the sea, crossing religious and traditional buildings, caves and lush Mediterranean flora.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These routes allow you to immerse yourself in the <strong>natural beauty of the area<\/strong>, offering the possibility of discovering hidden corners and suggestive panoramas. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are <strong>what to see in Gagliano<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Church of San Rocco<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Built in 1580 in Baroque style with Renaissance influences. Admire the carparo facade with a portal from 1664 and a statue of Saint Nicholas from an ancient Greek rite church. The interior is adorned with eight altars, including those of the Holy Souls in Purgatory and San Rocco, built in Baroque style by Emanuele Orfano.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35605\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35605\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/gagliano.jpg\" alt=\"gagliano\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35605\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Foto di Ilaria Rizzo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Church of the Immaculate Conception<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Built in 1860 on the ruins of a small XVII-XVIII century chapel, it has a neoclassical facade with a triangular tympanum. The interior has a single nave, decorated with Doric pilasters and houses the altars of the Trinity, of San Francesco d&#8217;Assisi, of Santa Lucia and of Santa Filomena.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Church of San Francesco di Paola<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Built in 1613, it is annexed to the Minimi convent built in 1640. The facade is enriched by three niches with statues and an entrance portal with a large fretwork window. The interior is decorated with 18th-century frescoes and contains eight altars dedicated to different saints.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chapel of Santa Maria di Costantinopoli<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Built in the early seventeenth century on the initiative of the Della Gatta family, this chapel with a nave was reopened for worship in 1961. The facade is simple, crowned by a triangular tympanum and equipped with a small bell gable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Palazzo Ciardo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Built in 1900 on the remains of an ancient baronial castle, it houses the parish oratory. Explore the two-story building with numerous rooms adapted for parish activities, including a library and meeting room. Admire the tower with a cistern at the base and the courtyard used as a clearing for parish events.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35606 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hdsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/il-ciolo-gagliano.jpg\" alt=\"il ciolo gagliano\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where to eat in Gagliano del Capo?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whether you are looking for a <strong>romantic dinner in a restaurant overlooking the sea<\/strong>, or a <strong>genuine trattoria<\/strong> where savor the flavors of home, Gagliano del Capo is the ideal place to satisfy all your culinary desires. Here are our recommendations on<\/span><b> the best restaurants in Gagliano<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moi Moi &#8211; Sapori di Fine Terra<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bar Ristorante L&#8217;Incanto (sul mare)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spicchi d\u2019Arte &#8211; Gagliano del Capo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Re Sole<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gagliano del Capo, among Authentic villages of Italy, is a charming town located in the heart of Salento. This picturesque location is a hidden treasure that captivates visitors with its natural beauty, rich history and authentic, genuine atmosphere. 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