Polignano a Mare holidays

Holidays to Polignano a Mare land you in a quaint coastal city that looks like it’s been plucked straight from a postcard.

Seaside city

Polignano a Mare translates to Polignano at sea, and this place lives up to its name with a spot above the Adriatic, on Italy’s east coast. It’s gained a reputation for itself as one of Puglia’s prettiest towns – think winding streets, whitewashed buildings and quaint piazzas. And it’s the way of life that keeps people coming back – days here are best spent eating local seafood, sipping spritzes and cooling off at the beach.

Beaches and bridges

Lama Monachile – also known as Cala Porto – is a small beach flanked by steep cliffs, and it’s one of Polignano a Mare’s best-known sights. It sits right in the middle of town, taking its name from the Roman bridge that passes over it. The pebbly cove’s popular with sunbathers, while cliff-jumpers dive into the glass-clear water from the craggy headlands. Plus, its shady setting makes it a welcome retreat from the scorching sun.

A charming old town

Polignano a Mare’s old town dates back thousands of years, so historic sights pop up at the end of almost every cobblestone alley. Take Piazza Dell’Orologio, for example. This central square’s home to a palace and a clock tower, both built in the 1600s. While you’re about and about, keep your eyes peeled for poems and quotes scribbled across the whitewashed walls and staircases – the old town’s full of them.