{"id":7400,"date":"2021-12-26T15:08:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-26T14:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/polignano-a-mare-our-must-dos-beaches-boats\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T10:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T08:08:14","slug":"polignano-a-mare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/polignano-a-mare\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Polignano a Mare: must-sees and our tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Polignano a Mare<\/strong> and <strong>Monopoli<\/strong> are two towns <strong>not to be missed<\/strong> during your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/pouilles-italie\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4462\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stay in Puglia<\/a>, located on the Adriatic coast. Both cities have <strong>picturesque historical centers<\/strong>, with small alleys with white houses where it is so pleasant to stroll.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We had a (slight) preference for <strong>Polignano a<\/strong> Mare, which is <strong>perched on a cliffside<\/strong>, with numerous belvederes offering sublime views of the town and the coast.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ll detail our itinerary for visiting the old town, as well as the beaches to explore around Polignano a Mare, so you don&#8217;t miss a thing on the spot, along with our best addresses. As always, our aim is to help you organize your trip with ease.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8d8f88\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8d8f88;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114316-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4167 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114316-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114316-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114316-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114316-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114316-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114316-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp-1536x727.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/polignano-a-mare\/#Our_favorites_from_Polignano_a_Mare\" >Our favorites from Polignano a Mare<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/polignano-a-mare\/#Our_itinerary\" >Our itinerary :<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/polignano-a-mare\/#One_of_the_most_beautiful_beaches_in_Puglia\" >One of the most beautiful beaches in Puglia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/polignano-a-mare\/#Explore_a_cave_by_boat_from_Polignano_a_Mare\" >Explore a cave by boat from Polignano a Mare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/polignano-a-mare\/#Where_to_stay_in_Polignano_a_Mare\" >Where to stay in Polignano a Mare?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/polignano-a-mare\/#Restaurants_our_recommendations\" >Restaurants : our recommendations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/polignano-a-mare\/#Our_map_with_all_our_good_addresses\" >Our map with all our good addresses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/polignano-a-mare\/#How_to_reach_Polignano_a_mare\" >How to reach Polignano a mare?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/polignano-a-mare\/#From_Bari\" >From Bari<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/polignano-a-mare\/#From_Alberobello\" >From Alberobello<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/polignano-a-mare\/#Where_to_park\" >Where to park?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_favorites_from_Polignano_a_Mare\"><\/span>Our favorites from Polignano a Mare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fiche-lieu has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#7ba0982e\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-default has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8dbd0b947041a2e2fab22439eb4fa29d wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#7ba098\"><strong><strong><strong>Key facts : Polignano a Mare<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-fond-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-622252b5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where is Polignano a Mare?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Puglia, on the Adriatic coast, about 30 km south of Bari.<br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Must-see<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3d6;&#xfe0f; <strong>Lama Monachile<\/strong> cove <br\/>&#x1f6a4; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/polignano-a-mare-l96415\/polignano-a-mare-tour-en-bateau-prive-de-2-heures-et-aperitifs-t400815\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=polignano\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/polignano-a-mare-l96415\/polignano-a-mare-tour-en-bateau-prive-de-2-heures-et-aperitifs-t400815\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=polignano\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Boat trip to the sea caves <\/a><br\/>&#x1f305; The <strong>historic center<\/strong> and its <strong>viewpoints<\/strong> <br\/>&#x1f41f; La <strong>Pescaria<\/strong> restaurant for <strong>carpaccio or its cooked fish<\/strong>                                                               <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"400815\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"plages\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotel  <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3e8; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/topcity-hostel-amp-suites.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/topcity-hostel-amp-suites.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Info and booking for the  superbly located Hotel <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/daprile-dimore.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D&#8217;aprile Dimore<\/a> with large rooftop terrace<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old city, <strong>perched on the side of a cliff<\/strong>, can be visited in <strong>a good hour<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend<strong> strolling through the old streets<\/strong> and, above all, taking advantage of the <strong>many belvederes<\/strong> offering sublime views of the sea, the cliffs and the white houses. We also recommend exploring the surrounding area by <strong>boat<\/strong> (we&#8217;ll explain everything below.).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_itinerary\"><\/span>Our itinerary :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. The arch, <strong>Arco Marchesale, <\/strong>dating back to the XVI, marks the entrance to the old town.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Go to the small square where the lovely <strong>Chiesa Matrice<\/strong> (Church of Saint Mary) is located. For our part, it was undergoing renovations at the time of our visit. That&#8217;s the downside of traveling out of season, but it&#8217;s a good reason to come back and see the renovations!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"939faa\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #939faa;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120115-3-scaled-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4158 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120115-3-scaled-jpg-webp.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120115-3-scaled-jpg-webp-400x190.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120115-3-scaled-jpg-webp-1200x569.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120115-3-scaled-jpg-webp-512x243.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120115-3-scaled-jpg-webp-768x364.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120115-3-scaled-jpg-webp-1536x728.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Stroll through the narrow streets with their white houses to the <strong>Terrazza Santo Stefano Belvedere, <\/strong>from where you&#8217;ll have a sublime view of the little creek of <strong>Lama Monachile<\/strong> and its surrounding waters in a thousand shades of blue. The panorama is sublime.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"4a7878\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #4a7878;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120522-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4159 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120522-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120522-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120522-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120522-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120522-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120522-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp-1536x727.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Reach the <strong>Cappella Santo Stefano,<\/strong> one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the old town.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6e7e89\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6e7e89;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_121433-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4160 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_121433-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_121433-2-scaled-jpg-webp-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_121433-2-scaled-jpg-webp-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_121433-2-scaled-jpg-webp-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_121433-2-scaled-jpg-webp-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_121433-2-scaled-jpg-webp-1536x727.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Finally, head down to the small pebble beach, <strong>Lama Monachile, where you&#8217;ll have another great view as you cross the bridge<\/strong>. In the off-season, you can hope to find a little spot to put your towel down and take a dip in the incredibly clear water!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8d8c89\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8d8c89;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114530-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4162 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114530-2-scaled-jpg-webp.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114530-2-scaled-jpg-webp-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114530-2-scaled-jpg-webp-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114530-2-scaled-jpg-webp-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114530-2-scaled-jpg-webp-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114530-2-scaled-jpg-webp-1536x727.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_of_the_most_beautiful_beaches_in_Puglia\"><\/span>One of the most beautiful beaches in Puglia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can set up your towel on one of the most beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/plus-belles-plages-pouilles-italie\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4519\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beaches<\/a> in Puglia: <strong>Lama Monachile<\/strong>. You can climb the rocks to jump into the water or go swimming to explore the caves around, snorkeling&#8230;  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a pebble beach. Remember to bring beach shoes. The water is super transparent.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"7a7873\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7a7873;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114544-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4166 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114544-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114544-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp-400x189.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114544-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp-1200x568.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114544-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp-512x242.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114544-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp-768x363.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_114544-2-1-scaled-jpg-webp-1536x727.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_a_cave_by_boat_from_Polignano_a_Mare\"><\/span>Explore a cave by boat from Polignano a Mare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is definitely the activity to do on your vacation in Polignano a Mare, off the beaten tourist track.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-ZGBaQV wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>The best boat tour<\/span>\n<p><p>For a <strong>different view of the town and its cliffs<\/strong>, we recommend you book a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/polignano-a-mare-l96415\/polignano-a-mare-tour-en-bateau-prive-de-2-heures-et-aperitifs-t400815\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=polignano\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">boat trip to Polignano A Mare <\/a>, lasting around 1h30, which will take you to <strong>several caves in the area<\/strong> and then allow you to <strong>swim away from the crowds<\/strong>. We really had a great time.<br><br>We&#8217;ve provided the link to book <strong>the cruise <\/strong>directly <strong>, which we recommend to everyone. <\/strong>We advise you to book your ticket in advance, as tours fill up quickly during school vacations.<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/polignano-a-mare-l96415\/polignano-a-mare-tour-en-bateau-prive-de-2-heures-et-aperitifs-t400815\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=plages\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/polignano-a-mare-l96415\/polignano-a-mare-tour-en-bateau-prive-de-2-heures-et-aperitifs-t400815\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=plages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Info and booking for a 2-hour cruise departing from Polignano A Mare<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"400815\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"plages\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Polignano_a_Mare\"><\/span>Where to stay in Polignano a Mare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We advise you to <strong>sleep in Monopoli instead<\/strong>, because the city is bigger, so there will be more choices and there are also more beautiful beaches south of Monopoli.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you probably know, we love finding hotels during our city tours. We spotted the hotel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/daprile-dimore.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D&#8217;aprile Dimore<\/a> during our exploration of the city which is <strong>superbly located with a beautiful large rooftop terrace, the photos and reviews clearly make you want to book here<\/strong> if you want to sleep in Polignano.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/daprile-dimore.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/daprile-dimore.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Info and booking D&#8217;aprile Dimore hotel<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a39486\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a39486;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/227717892.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4168 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you looking for <strong>a place to stay during your stay in Puglia<\/strong> <strong>?<\/strong>  To help you, we give you all our advice in this article on <strong>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/where-sleep-puglia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"52540\">Where to stay in Puglia<\/a>\n<\/strong> in Italy, and share our <strong>best hotel addresses<\/strong> and <strong>unusual accommodations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restaurants_our_recommendations\"><\/span>Restaurants : our recommendations  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enjoy an excellent<strong> carpaccio or cooked fish<\/strong>, for a very affordable price, at the restaurant la <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pescaria.it\/it\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pescaria.it\/it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pescaria<\/strong> <\/a>in an elegant setting. Order directly at the counter and a waiter will bring you your order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Caruso<\/strong> ice cream parlour won the world cup of <strong>ice cream parlours in 2015<\/strong>, even if we are not very classified we enjoyed its creamy ice creams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"827f7b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #827f7b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_123108-2-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4163 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_123108-2-jpg-webp.webp 819w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_123108-2-jpg-webp-400x500.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_123108-2-jpg-webp-410x512.webp 410w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_123108-2-jpg-webp-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_map_with_all_our_good_addresses\"><\/span>Our map with all our good addresses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1S5n7TUYRvt_koTNshNEafLwV9rbczY2a\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_reach_Polignano_a_mare\"><\/span>How to reach Polignano a mare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Bari\"><\/span>From Bari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only <strong>40 km separate <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/bari-pouilles-italie\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4823\">Bari<\/a> and Polignano a Mare along the Adriatic coast.  <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find all our tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=78461\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/location-voiture-bari-pouilles\/\">renting a car at Bari airport<\/a> in our dedicated article.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Alberobello\"><\/span>From Alberobello<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We reached the town of <strong>Polignano a Mare from <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/alberobello-trulli\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alberobello<\/a><strong> after a 30-minute drive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"969fa6\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #969fa6;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120142-5-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4165 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120142-5-jpg-webp.webp 819w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120142-5-jpg-webp-400x500.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120142-5-jpg-webp-410x512.webp 410w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_120142-5-jpg-webp-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_park\"><\/span>Where to park?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have indicated a <strong>parking lot,<\/strong> <strong>10 minutes walk from the historic center<\/strong> on our map below. The parking is free from 30\/09 to 30\/05, in high season it is 1,5\u20ac per hour.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be careful, there is once again, as in all the cities of Puglia, a <strong>ZTL<\/strong> in the historic center.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This limited traffic zone is reserved for local residents<\/strong>. On the whole, we recommend parking outside the historic centers in this region, to avoid finding yourself in a ZTL and having to maneuver through the tight lanes.<\/p>\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"231812\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"polignanowidget\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"968d7e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #968d7e;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_121543-4-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4164 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_121543-4-jpg-webp.webp 819w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_121543-4-jpg-webp-400x500.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_121543-4-jpg-webp-410x512.webp 410w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/20211109_121543-4-jpg-webp-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll now take you on a tour of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visiter-monopoli\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4194\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monopoli<\/a>, the second pearl of the Adriatic coast, just a few kilometers away. Then we&#8217;ll take you with us to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visiter-lecce\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4275\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lecce<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We wish you an <strong>excellent trip<\/strong>! Don&#8217;t hesitate to drop us a <strong>line<\/strong> if you&#8217;re planning this trip, to ask any questions you may have, here or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, we&#8217;ll be delighted to answer you.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you leave and to <strong>build your itinerary with the right steps<\/strong>, you can complete your visit with our articles:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=78461\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"78419\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our tips for renting a car to explore Puglia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/where-sleep-puglia\/\">Our best hotels in Puglia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visiter-matera\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3983\">Visit Matera<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visiter-lecce\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4275\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to do in Lecce<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visiter-monopoli\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/visiter-monopoli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to see in Monopoli<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/plus-belles-plages-pouilles-italie\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4519\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Puglia&#8217;s most beautiful beaches<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Polignano a Mare and Monopoli are two towns not to be missed during your stay in Puglia, located on the Adriatic coast. 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