Luxurious Palazzo del Corso combines modern rooms with 19th-century features including fireplaces and vaulted ceilings. Breakfast, dinner and drinks can be taken on the terrace with panoramic views over Gallipoli and the Mediterranean Sea. Each stylish, air-conditioned room has been individually designed and offers free Wi-Fi and a 29” flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some feature a marble floor, LED lighting, a four-poster bed or wooden ceiling. Local products and freshly baked pastries and cakes are provided daily at the buffet breakfast, served on the panoramic sea-view terrace. The Dolce Vita restaurant, boasting an extensive wine list, specialises in traditional Puglia cuisine and fish dishes. A former noble residence, Hotel Palazzo del Corso provides a well-equipped gym and beauty centre. Located on Gallipoli’s main street, it is surrounded by elegant boutiques. Nearby are white sandy beaches, where guests enjoy discounted rates. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide tourist information about the Salento area. Lecce, Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca are all less than 1 hour’s drive. On request the hotel can arrange a shuttle service to various beaches and Brindisi Airport, 86 km away. Gallipoli Train Station is 500 metres away.