Gallipoli and other places where you can see VIPs in Salento
“Sarà che ballano sta pizzica sta pizzica” sings Biagio Antonacci, but VIPs love Salento, and of all its beautiful places, Gallipoli especially. It you were to make a list of all the artists, actors, directors, and singers who have passed through here to enjoy all the delightful locations, it would go on and on. The crystal-clear sea, the super-equipped beaches, the lively night life, the fascinating local history, all this together with the proverbial Salento hospitality and our great food, make us one of today’s most fashionable destinations for the jet set of Italy and beyond.
The most striking example has to be the visit of President Trump and his family, especially their daughter Ivanka, whose yacht was conveniently anchored off our shores; and also that of former Italian premier Matteo Renzi who was spotted locally, too.
The list of Italian actors is very long, partly because lots of films and videos have been shot in Gallipoli, like the video for the song by aforementioned Biagio Antonacci “Non vivo piú senza te” and then the film “Mine Vaganti” by Ferzan Ozpetek. Then there was the film”Tre uomini e una gamba” by Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo, and “Una donna per amica” by Giovanni Veronesi. Raoul Bova, Teresa Mannino, Pierfrancesco Favino, Stefano Accorsi, Alessandro Preziosi and Vittoria Puccini, and Manuela Arcuri are just few of the many famous sightings on our beaches or in the town. Paparazzi famously trailed Gérard Depardieu along Corso Roma and also Letitia Casta on the beach despite her trying to hide under a baseball cap.
But anyway, how can anyone resist beautiful Gallipoli’s charm? Elegant, understated, charming, quiet and lively at the same time, certainly an ideal place for any star of stage or screen to escape the daily chaos that is their normal life.
There is also one particular event that without fail attracts lots of celebrities to Gallipoli every year, making it almost inevitable that you’ll spot your idol on your doorstep. We’re talking about the Premio Barocco, a prize that was first awarded in 1969. It’s given to people who have distinguished themselves in communications, grass roots movements or the arts. The award has become so prestigious that the ceremony is now always broadcast live on national television. The list of recent recipients is certainly worth noting, and many great men and artists have graced the platform. But what fascinates the public most, apart from the glittering presence of so many VIP at close range, is the splendid location of the ceremony itself, set at the foot of the beautifully floodlit Castle, with the glistening sea in the background, winking at the cameras.
Because in the end, Gallipoli’s real star is just that: the sea, and its someone that anyone can meet. What could be more thrilling than being immersed in such clear, blue water that seems to be sprinkled with diamonds and precious stones? For a truly exclusive holiday experience, Gallipoli is the destination for you and Hotel Palazzo del Corso with our DolceVita Restaurant will make your stay one that’s fit for the stars..q
