Polignano a Mare, perched as it is on a rocky spur overlooking the crystal clear waters
Polignano a Mare seems to literally dive into the Adriatic, perched as it is on a rocky outcrop overlooking the waters
By far the best known spot in town is Lama Monachile, a cove famous for its emerald green waters, situated between two sheer rock walls that owes its name to the fact that it is said to have originally been home to numerous monk seals. From the bridge above it, 15 metres high and inserted along the route of the ancient Via Appia Traiana, the entire cove can be observed.
The most interesting area is certainly the small historic centre with its many narrow streets and that mix of decorative styles, colours and scents in which to pleasantly lose oneself. A painter’s palette of white houses with flowered balconies, walls and courtyards.
Very interesting is the Clock Palace, which is still manually wound by its owner.
Curiosity
- Polignano a Mare is the birthplace of the famous singer Domenico Modugno.
- The coast of Polignano a Mare is full of sea caves, more than 70 in number, originating from the phenomena of sea and wind erosion. The caves can be visited with a boat tour. Among the most famous are the Grotta delle Rondinelle, the Grotta Ripagnola, the Grotta Azzurra, the Grotta Cappella di Cristo, the Grotta dei fidanzati and the better known Grotta Palazzese, now home to one of the world’s most beautiful restaurants (where the bill exceeds 130 Euro, but the spectacle is priceless!).
- The walls of the old town centre are permeated with poems signed by ‘Guido, the Flaneur’. Born in Bari, Guido – in agreement with the owners of the various buildings – has brought the poetic verses of great poets and writers to the doors and stairways of Polignano a Mare’s houses. In effect, he gave poetry to anyone passing by to admire his beautiful town.