After yesterdays full on afternoon / evening it was tempting to stay put, however as we are heading back to the coast, I always think there is a greater chance of a decent pitch if we don’t arrive at the weekend and so we press on.
As the crow flies the distance isn’t that great but the shorter route is still very much a construction site and not recommended on either Apple Maps (which we use) or Google Maps and so we take their advice and cross cross the ‘heel’ of Italy via Brindisi and Lecce to arrive at our destination a campsite just north of Gallipoli…..
Another mostly shady tree covered site with reasonably sized pitches with plenty of space. Once settled we leave the site to explore the coastline to the north.
The coastline is craggy rocks along here with the odd pine covered sandy inlet as we walk along the half completed footpath to Torre Sabea….
Following the footpath inland slightly as a couple of closed campsites take beach side position, Tilly performs a silly dance with her back legs to avoid the pine needle strewn pathway until we can access the sea again….
The area is still covered in pine needles but they don’t seem to bother Tilly here as we make our way along the sea front….
Arriving at Spiaggia Di Rivabella we wander briefly into the resort to realise that it is largely holiday apartments or maybe weekend homes and that nearly all are closed up for the season including the few bars and restaurants so we return to the beach for Tilly to have a bit of a runaround before we head back to site….
From the site entrance we have Distant views across the bay of Gallipoli to the south and Nardo to the north…
Today’s stats:
- Miles driven – 129
- Miles walked – 5
- Beaches – 2
- Groceries – £46.68
- O/N – £16.00
