Lama Monachile

Polignano a Mare: Things to Do, Beaches & Travel Tips

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Lama Monachile Beach and bridge Polignano a Mare, Puglia

Few places capture the beauty of coastal Puglia quite like Polignano a Mare. White houses rise above dramatic limestone cliffs, narrow streets suddenly open onto panoramic terraces overlooking the Adriatic, and at the bottom of a rocky gorge lies Lama Monachile, one of the most photographed beaches in southern Italy. But Polignano a Mare is … Read more

Best Beaches Near Monopoli and Polignano a Mare

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Lama Monachile Beach and bridge Polignano a Mare, Puglia

The stretch of Adriatic coast between Polignano a Mare and Monopoli is one of the easiest places in Puglia to combine swimming with sightseeing. In barely 15 kilometres, the coastline changes repeatedly: limestone cliffs around Polignano, tiny pebble coves, rocky swimming platforms, urban beaches beneath Monopoli’s old walls and, farther south, increasingly sandy bays around … Read more