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What to see and do in Polignano a Mare
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
Search by datePolignano a Mare at a glance
Polignano a Mare is a white village perched over the sea, with a small beach between two cliffs and an old town of lanes. It is famous for the cave where you dine and for the statue of Domenico Modugno, who was born here.
Practical tips
- In summer the beach fills up: arrive early for a spot.
- Try the caffè speciale with lemon and sugar, a local tradition.
- From Bari it is half an hour by train: handy for a day trip.
When to go
From May to October; in June and September the sea is warm and the town less crowded.
The places not to miss in Polignano a Mare
Lama Monachile
The pebble beach between two cliffs, under a Roman bridge: the most famous image of the town.
The old town
Lanes, terraces and white houses overlooking the cliffs.
The Domenico Modugno statue
The statue of the singer of “Volare”, on the seafront, born in Polignano.
Grotta Palazzese
A restaurant in a sea cave, one of the most photographed places in Puglia.
The Santo Stefano viewpoint
A terrace over the sea with a view of the cliffs.
- Tickets and visits
A boat trip to the caves
An excursion to see the sea caves and the cliffs from the sea.
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