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Camping La Vecchia Torre

Apulia, Italy

Private Sandy Ionian Beach

Reserved fine-sand beach in a pine forest, just steps from the accommodation

Gallipoli Old Town Nearby

Gallipoli's old town is only about 4 km away, easily reached by shuttle

Cinema Under The Stars

Open-air cinema, mini club and evening tournaments keep all ages entertained in summer

Practical information

Address

Strada Provinciale Gallipoli-S. Maria al Bagno (Prov.le S. Maria al Bagno / SP108),, 73014 , Gallipoli

Size

8 ha

Number of pitches

433

Distance from Utrecht

2111 km

Nearest airport

Brindisi – Salento Airport (BDS) · 82 km

Bus station

Paid shuttle to Gallipoli runs at fixed times.

CIN number

IT075031B100021443

About Camping La Vecchia Torre

Where do you go when you want pine-scented shade and the Ionian Sea on the same postcard? At La Vecchia Torre, a 3-star family campsite in Salento, Apulia, between Gallipoli and S. Maria al Bagno. Founded in 1967, it has been welcoming holidaymakers for decades, and its lush pine forest still does what it does best: keeps things green, shaded and relaxed. How does a day flow here? The sea-front side holds reception, the pitches and the reserved sandy beach, so towels and flip-flops rarely travel far. Across the road you will find the minimarket, bar, laundry, newsagent, restaurant and pizzeria, the entertainment area, minigolf and the games room. The mobile home area is a short stroll through the pines from the water. Children head for the mini club and playground, while parents claim a sunbed or settle in for a Salento dinner. Where will you sleep? Choose a mobile home or bungalow if you like to arrive and unpack, or a shaded pitch if you travel with a tent, caravan or camper and want to be close to the sea. Is there more to do than swim? Plenty. In summer, tournaments, dancing, theatre and open-air cinema fill the evenings, while tennis, beach volley and five-a-side football are all on site. Want a change of scene? Gallipoli old town is about 4 km away, Lecce 40 km and Brindisi 70 km, so culture, shopping and a lively promenade are all within easy reach. Book with Vistacamp and swap the to-do list for a pine-shaded Salento summer.

Details

Location
  • •Near the sea
Terrain
  • •Wooded
Distance sea/lake
  • •Directly at sea
Accommodation type
  • •Mobile home
Suitable for
  • •Babies and Toddlers (0-3)
  • •Children (4-12)
  • •Seniors
  • •Adults
Luxury level
  • •Standard

Location

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Practical information

Address

Strada Provinciale Gallipoli-S. Maria al Bagno (Prov.le S. Maria al Bagno / SP108),, 73014 , Gallipoli

Size

8 ha

Number of pitches

433

Distance from Utrecht

2111 km

Nearest airport

Brindisi – Salento Airport (BDS) · 82 km

Bus station

Paid shuttle to Gallipoli runs at fixed times.

CIN number

IT075031B100021443

Facilities

Water Sport possibilities
Water Sport possibilities
•SUP
•Snorkelling
•Aquagym
The sea is your playground. A rental service for rubber boats is available on request, and reception offers dinghies for family outings on the water. Aqua gym is part of the sports programme, a splashy way to start the day before breakfast.
Beach & Sea
Beach & Sea
•Sea
•Sandy beach
•Private beach
•Sunbeds and umbrellas for hire
The campsite's reserved beach of fine sand lies on the Ionian Sea and is reached directly from the pine forest. The seabed slopes gently, so children can wade in gradually. Choose the free area or the equipped zone, where umbrellas and sunbeds can be booked at the camp bazaar. From the mobile home area it is a short stroll through the pines.
Food & Beverage Options
Food & Beverage Options
•Restaurant
•Pizzeria
•Take away available
•Bar
•Breakfast available
Bar, restaurant and pizzeria look after you from breakfast to dinner, with self-service and a menu rooted in Salento cuisine: fish, vegetables, meat and pizzas. The restaurant and pizzeria also open at lunch and offer takeaway, handy for beach days. For something sweet or social there is an ice-cream shop, a bierkeller and a piano bar.
Activities & Sports
Activities & Sports
•Football
•5-a-side football
•Beach volleyball
•Tennis court
•Minigolf
•Tabletennis
•Bicycle hire
Sporty families are well looked after: tennis courts (available in the summer months), a soccer field, five-a-side football, beach volley, table tennis and minigolf are all on site. Tournaments are organised from the play room, so there is always a match to join. Bikes can be hired on request for rides to Gallipoli, about 4 km away.
Leisure & Entertainment
Leisure & Entertainment
•Playground
•Games room
•Mini club
•TV Room
•Cinema
•Animation
  • •Daytime animation
  • •Evening Entertainment
•Animation languages
  • •Italian
•Dance nights
•Cabaret
In summer the programme runs from morning to night, with day and evening tournaments, dancing and theatre. The mini club offers educational activities and games for children, and Cinema under the stars sets up an open-air arena for film evenings. The cheerful team presents in Italian, a fun way for children to pick up a few words. A games room and playground complete the picture.
Services
Services
•Access for persons with reduced mobility
•Bedlinen rental
•Transfers to airport
•Languages spoken
  • •English
  • •Italian
•Bike rentals
•Tourist information
•Shuttle Bus
•Car Hire
Reception helps with postal service, tourist information and tickets for planes, trains and buses. Bike, scooter, car and boat rental is available on request. Mobile homes: check-in from 16:00, check-out by 10:00, with late arrival possible if you notify before 18:00. Pitches: arrival 07:30-12:30 and 16:00-20:00, departure by 12:00.
Pets
Pets
•Pets allowed
  • •Dogs allowed
  • •Cats allowed
•Pets allowed only camping pitches
•Vaccination record required
Pets are not allowed in Happy Camp accommodations at this campsite.
Shops
Shops
•Supermarket
•Fruit and vegetables
•Bazaar
•Minimarket
•Newspapers and magazines
On site you will find a well-stocked minimarket with fruit and vegetables, plus a bazaar-newsagent for holiday essentials. A coin-operated laundry is also available. Gallipoli is about 4 km away, and a weekly market can be reached by the shuttle.
In the neighbourhood
In the neighbourhood
•Supermarket
•Tobacco
•Beach
•Sea
•Historical Attractions
Gallipoli
•Themapark
•Hairdresser
•Horseriding Center
•Aquarium
•Watersports
•Bicycle rental shop
•Newspapers and magazines
•Nature Parks
•Wine tasting
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•Fishing
Vehicles & Parking facilities
Vehicles & Parking facilities
•Central parking inside the park
•Car free zones
•Second car allowed
Cars rest in a dedicated car park, with loading and unloading at set times, so the camping area stays calm. Parking is free, one space per accommodation; a second space costs €6 per day, €7 in July and August.
For campers and caravans
For campers and caravans
•Pitches for tents
•Pitches for campers and Caravans
•Electricity on pitch
•Sanitary facilities for disabled
•Hot Showers
•Launderette
•Washing machines
Wifi
Wifi
•Free in public zones
Wifi is free in the public areas of the campsite, handy for checking the route to Gallipoli or sharing holiday snaps with friends back home.

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Why this campsite

✔ Private Sandy Beach – Reserved Ionian Sea beach waiting just beyond the pine trees. ✔ Gallipoli Old Town – Only about 4 km away, perfect for evening strolls. ✔ Pine Forest Shade – Cool, green surroundings take the edge off the Salento sun. ✔ Family Entertainment – Mini club, tournaments and open-air cinema in summer. ✔ Sport On Site – Tennis, beach volley, minigolf and five-a-side football. ✔ Salento Cuisine – Restaurant and pizzeria serving from breakfast to dinner. ✔ Dog-Friendly Pitches – Bring your four-legged friend along on your own pitch. ✔ Lecce Day Trip – Lively Salento city just 40 km down the road.

Notes

Address: Strada Provinciale Gallipoli-S. Maria al Bagno (SP108), 73014 Gallipoli (LE) Region: Apulia (Puglia), Salento, province of Lecce Gallipoli centre: about 4 km Lecce: 40 km

Sights & attractions

Gallipoli old town – 4 km – Seaside lanes and sunset strolls close to camp Splash Parco Acquatico – 5 km – Slides, lazy river and kids' zone for a full day Acquario del Salento – 7 km – Small aquarium with children's workshops, great whatever the weather Parco Naturale Porto Selvaggio – 13 km – Pine-forest walks, swims in rocky coves and picnics Nardò old town – 15 km – Baroque squares, ice-cream stops and relaxed wandering Galatina – 20 km – Famous frescoes and a pasticciotto pastry to taste Porto Cesareo – 27 km – Little beaches, fishing harbour and boat trips in protected waters Punta Prosciutto – 39 km – White sand, dunes and calm shallows for little swimmers Lecce – 40 km – Lively Salento city, ideal for a full day out Marina di Pescoluse – 44 km – Soft sand and shallow, tropical-looking water Santa Maria di Leuca – 49 km – Lighthouse, sanctuary and a boat trip past sea caves Grotta Zinzulusa – 50 km – Stalactite cave plus a boat ride along sea caves Alberobello - 149 km - Unesco World heritage town for Trulli houses

What is Camping La Vecchia Torre?

La Vecchia Torre is a 3-star family campsite in Salento, Apulia, set in a pine forest on the Ionian Sea near Gallipoli. With mobile homes, bungalows and shaded pitches, it suits families and campers who want a reserved sandy beach steps away, a mini club, summer entertainment and Gallipoli's old town about 4 km off.

Quick facts

Star rating
3 stars
Beach type
Private fine sand
Gallipoli old town
About 4 km
Distance to Lecce
40 km
Nearest airport
Brindisi, 82 km
Founded in
1967
Mobile home check-in
From 16:00
Pet pitch
From €5 per day

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can get online for free in the public areas of La Vecchia Torre. It is handy for checking the route to Gallipoli, looking up tomorrow's weather or sharing holiday snaps with friends back home, all while you enjoy the pine-shaded surroundings.

Surroundings

La Vecchia Torre lies in rural, coastal Salento, in a lush pine forest overlooking the Ionian Sea, on the SP108 road between Gallipoli and S. Maria al Bagno. Gallipoli old town is about 4 km away, a short hop for an evening stroll. Further afield, Lecce is 40 km away and Brindisi 70 km, which makes day trips easy. Around you the scenery shifts between seafront, pinewood and the open countryside of the province of Lecce, so every direction brings a different view.

“Pack a pair of water shoes before you leave home; they make paddling at the pine-fringed beach comfortable for little feet. Where should the first afternoon go? To the sand: book sunbeds and an umbrella at the camp bazaar and settle in. Gallipoli old town is only about 4 km away, so hop on the shuttle that runs at fixed times and wander at your own pace. Evenings in the pine forest mean Cinema under the stars: grab a seat in the open-air arena and enjoy. Arriving late? Let the campsite know before 18:00 on the day of arrival and your mobile home will be ready. Tennis, beach volley and minigolf are all on site, so pack rackets for the summer months. Planning a day trip? Lecce is 40 km away and makes a lovely change of pace from the beach. Travelling with a dog on your own tent or caravan pitch? Ask for a pitch with its own paddock when booking. Bike hire is available on request; a morning pedal towards Gallipoli works up an appetite for pizza.”

— Our camping specialist

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