Gelso Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Ponte dei Lapilli
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ponte dei Lapilli during your trip to Polignano a Mare? While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Cala Fetente
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cala Fetente during your trip to Polignano a Mare? While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Statue of Domenico Modugno
You can find out about the history of Polignano a Mare when you stop by Statue of Domenico Modugno. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.
San Vito Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, San Vito Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Polignano a Mare.
Lama Monachile Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Lama Monachile Beach during your travels in Polignano a Mare? While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Cala Paura Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cala Paura Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Polignano a Mare. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Activities
Boat trip to the Polignano a Mare caves
Polignano a Mare Eco Boat Tour with Snorkeling Mar y Sol
Shared tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with prosecco
Polignano: Catamaran Cruise with Aperitif and Snacks
Polignano a Mare: Stand-Up Paddle Tour or Rental
Polignano a Mare: Boat Cruise with Prosecco
Our pick of the best Gelso Hotel Deals
Covo dei Saraceni
We loved our stay at Covo dei Saraceni, the location and views from the hotel are unmatched in the area. Parking was free, easy and a short walk from the hotel. The breakfast buffed was incredible with a huge variety of foods and amazing views from the breakfast room. The room was well kept and clean ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Suite 10
Great location and elevator
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Barion Hotel
Great place to stay!!!
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Borgo Egnazia
A truly world class hotel. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The concierge staff in particular went above and beyond normal expectations. The property is very well situated to explore the many must see towns in Puglia. Would advise to rent a car
Reviewed on 27 May 2025
Cala Ponte, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
I would have rated a five star if it weren't for my air conditioning experience! The room was set at a certain temperature which I could not lower. I asked house keeping to lower and she said she could not, that I would have to ask the front desk bc that's where it was controlled from. I asked the ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Corte Altavilla Relais & Charme
Interesting geography of hotel in lovely town and good location. Very friendly staff. Hotel car park 10€ per night 300 yds away. Very friendly staff. Clean and comfortable. Despite being in a quiet area, quite a lot of noise at night from people talking nearby until 1am. Food in hotel good but glacial ...
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gelso
Historic Center
When in Historic Center, you can plan a visit to Lama Monachile Beach and Statue of Domenico Modugno, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Pozziglioni
Pozziglioni might not have many top sights, but Grotta Ardito Promenade and Lama Monachile Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Macello
While Macello isn't home to many top sights, Grotta Ardito Promenade and Lama Monachile Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
San Vito
While visiting San Vito, you might make a stop by sights like Abbey of San Vito and San Vito Beach.
