Polignano a Mare
Italy · Puglia · 24 m
Description
Polignano a Mare is a spectacular coastal town on the Adriatic Sea in Puglia, known for its dazzling white old town perched atop high limestone cliffs above the sea. The town is famous for the picturesque Lama Monachile cove, with its pebble beach framed by steep rock walls, as well as its winding old-town lanes, panoramic terraces, and impressive sea caves. Polignano a Mare combines southern Italian charm with dramatic coastal scenery, crystal-clear waters, and a long tradition of cliff diving. As one of Puglia’s most iconic and photographed destinations, the coastal town is considered a particularly distinctive place to visit along Italy’s Adriatic coast.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: July – August
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Lama Monachile (Cala Porto) & Clifftop Views
- Historic Old Town & Whitewashed Clifftop Lanes
- Clifftop Terraces & Adriatic Viewpoints
- Boat Tour of the Sea Caves
- Ponte Lama Monachile & Via Traiana
- Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series (September)
- Domenico Modugno Statue & Seafront
- Grotta Palazzese Cave Restaurant
- Cala Paura
- Arco Marchesale & Historic Town Gate
- Church of Santa Maria Assunta
- Pino Pascali Museum of Contemporary Art
- Poetry on the Old Town Walls
- Caffè Speciale & Local Gelato
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, Conversano