Galatone is a town and comune located in the Salento region of southern Italy. Administratively, it falls within the province of Lecce in the Apulia region. The municipality historically served as the seat of the Marquess of Galatone.
The territory of Galatone includes a coastal stretch overlooking the Ionian Sea, specifically within the localities of La Reggia and Montagna Spaccata. It is recognized as one of the most populous towns in the province where the Greek dialect known as Griko is spoken.