Porto di Gallipoli, Seaport in Gallipoli, Italy.

The port of Gallipoli is a harbor facility composed of two distinct areas: an older fishing harbor near the historic fountain and a working port along the old town. The entire facility spans a large area and accommodates different types of vessels with numerous moorings available.

The facility underwent a complete overhaul in the late 15th century when Venetian authorities initiated a major renovation. Subsequently, Aragonese administration took control and shaped its later development.

Fishermen still bring their catch into the old harbour at sunset each day to sell it. The port also hosts the annual Premio Barocco award ceremony, broadcast live by RAI. Descendants of Genoese, Sardinian, Venetian and Neapolitan oil-trading families, such as the Spinola, Vallebona and Calvi, still live in the city.

The harbor is easy to locate along the coastline of the old town and offers direct access from nearby streets. Keep in mind that it is an active workplace, so it can become crowded and busy, especially during peak fishing seasons.

Gallipoli had foreign consulates until 1923, including Austria, Denmark, France, England, the Ottoman Empire, the Netherlands, Portugal, Prussia, Russia, Spain, Sweden and Norway, and Turkey, a sign of how far its lamp oil trade reached. Descendants of Genoese, Sardinian, Venetian and Neapolitan oil merchant families such as the Spinola, Vallebona and Calvi still live in the city.