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Polignano a Mare
A white old town on sea cliffs, with a cove to swim in.
A whitewashed old town perched on limestone cliffs above the Adriatic, with a tiny cove between the cliffs, sea caves and balconies over the water; Monopoli's harbour is ten minutes away by train. Easy by regional train from Bari.
Places to see
The old town and its sea balconiesWalk · White lanes through the arch of the old gate to little terraces hanging over the cliffs,…Free- Lama MonachileWalk · A small pebble cove squeezed between two cliffs of the old town, where you can swim in…Free
Ponte Borbonico viewpointViewpoint · The old bridge on the road above the cove, the classic spot to photograph Lama Monachile…Free
When to go
- Jan13° / 5°Often wetQuiet
- Feb13° / 5°Often wetQuiet
- Mar16° / 7°Some rainQuiet
- Apr19° / 10°Some rainBusy
- May23° / 14°Mostly dryBusy
- Jun28° / 18°Mostly dryVery busy
- Jul31° / 21°Mostly dryVery busy
- Aug31° / 21°Mostly dryVery busy
- Sep
Staying and getting around
Good areas to stay
The old town. On the cliffs above the cove; the best beds and views.
The seafront. The promenade to the Modugno statue.
Monopoli. The bigger harbour town 10 minutes south; cheaper beds.
Flying in
Bari Karol Wojtyła (BRI): Train to Bari Centrale, then the regional train, about 1 h, ≈ A$14.
Flewaway's estimate for the usual budget way into Polignano a Mare; check times and fares before you fly.
Getting around
You can walk everywhere. A single ticket is ≈ A$4. Polignano is small and walkable; regional trains run to Bari (about 30 min) and Monopoli (10 min) through the day (check).
Tourist tax
Polignano a Mare's tourist tax: usually about €1–2 a person a night, for the first nights; under-12s don't pay. Paid at check-in (check).
