Title: Historic Center Travel Guide: Best of Historic Center, Polignano a Mare Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Historic Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Center-Hotels.d922989679490539520.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Polignano a Mare](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Polignano-A-Mare.d6048893.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Polignano a Mare](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Polignano-A-Mare.d6048893.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Historic Center Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Historic-Center.d922989679490539520.Car-Hire-Guide)[Historic Center Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Center.d922989679490539520.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Historic Center Travel Guide ## Polignano a Mare ![Aerial view of the Mother Church of Santa Maria Assunta located in Polignano a Mare, in the province of Bari, Puglia, Italy. It is the church of the historic center of the town.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/922989679490539520/144e2cbe-bae3-4dda-aa2b-9c9c2c5ba703.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of the Mother Church of Santa Maria Assunta located in Polignano a Mare, in the province of Bari, Puglia, Italy. It is the church of the historic center of the town.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/922989679490539520/144e2cbe-bae3-4dda-aa2b-9c9c2c5ba703.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Polignano a mare is all what you expect when you dream of Puglia, cliffs, crystal clear water, amazing viewpoints, and a certain calm and quiet atmosphere. One of the nicest places of Puglia, take it easy and enjoy! #beachbound ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048893/f08e934f-0076-4938-9abe-2cbd61368d0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Polignano a mare](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048893/89c50142-e69b-4e0f-8418-19dc400ce569.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Polignano a Mare,Salento,Italy ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048893/cd70533c-c921-4699-bd97-ea949a670b4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Historic Center Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Polignano a Mare travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Polignano-a-Mare.dx6048893) --- ### Popular places to visit ![The "hidden" beach of the well-known town of Polignano a Mare in the south of Italy. The old town was built just on top of the cliff: often they organize big diving competition where all participants jump in the water directly from the houses's roof....and it's not rare to see some people jumping from the windows! #BeachTips](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048893/be2a2a05-59d6-4b8c-b3d6-8fdda61a1fa2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ponte dei Lapilli Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ponte dei Lapilli during your trip to Polignano a Mare? While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponte-Dei-Lapilli-Polignano-a-Mare.d553248635977470112.Attraction) #### Lama Monachile Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Lama Monachile Beach during your travels in Polignano a Mare? While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lama-Monachile-Beach-Polignano-a-Mare.d553248621571424294.Attraction) #### San Vito Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, San Vito Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Polignano a Mare. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beach-Of-San-Vito-Italy.d6322345.Attraction) #### Grotta Ardito Promenade After visiting Grotta Ardito Promenade, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Polignano a Mare. Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grotta-Ardito-Promenade-Pozziglioni.d553248621571424292.Attraction) #### Porto Cavallo Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Porto Cavallo Beach during your trip to Polignano a Mare? While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porto-Cavallo-Beach-Polignano-a-Mare.d553248635976174742.Attraction) #### Cala Paura Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cala Paura Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Polignano a Mare. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cala-Paura-Beach-Polignano-a-Mare.d6322348.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Polignano a Mare Eco Boat Tour with Snorkeling Mar y Sol](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50157376/7544808c-82c4-495b-9179-fa80979f6489.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Polignano a Mare Eco Boat Tour with Snorkeling Mar y Sol £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/polignano-a-mare-eco-boat-tour-with-snorkeling-mar-y-sol.a50157376.activity-details) ![Polignano a Mare: Coast to Coast TukTuk Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50388443/fe4e2436-e898-405f-a556-d0b6aba36d2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Polignano a Mare: Coast to Coast TukTuk Tour £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/polignano-a-mare-coast-to-coast-tuktuk-tour.a50388443.activity-details) ![Polignano a Mare: Fiat 500 Tour with Gelato](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50386704/6d0e172b-c9b6-401f-a951-1097418d9fea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Polignano a Mare: Fiat 500 Tour with Gelato £43 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/polignano-a-mare-fiat-500-tour-with-gelato.a50386704.activity-details) ![Private Oil Tasting Experience in Monopoli](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47492859/6a894af3-efea-4820-a403-658d9efcdb35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Oil Tasting Experience in Monopoli £9 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-oil-tasting-experience-in-monopoli.a47492859.activity-details) ![Matera](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49353288/e39a27e4-f7a9-4cf4-b4f0-9f59162b6ea5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Polignano & Bari - Alberobello & Matera Self Guided Tour £56 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-polignano-bari-alberobello-matera-self-guided-tour.a49353288.activity-details) ![Trullo Sovrano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/677068/f5dbdd5a-b4bc-4f21-84b0-0961bc00efae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skip the Line: Trullo Sovrano Admission Ticket £2 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skip-the-line-trullo-sovrano-admission-ticket.a677068.activity-details) [See all activities in Polignano a Mare](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Polignano-A-Mare.d6048893.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Historic Center ![Bed & Breakfast Tra le Mura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5510000/5507000/5506990/3b076ff6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bed & Breakfast Tra le Mura Piazza Santa Maria Delle Grazie, 23 Polignano a Mare BA £76 21 Feb - 22 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Polignano a Mare. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Grotta Palazzese and Lama Monachile ... 9/10 Wonderful! (128 reviews) Mateo was a super host. Beautiful rooms and views Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=5506990&PinnedHotelID=5506990&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=922989679490539520) ![Antico Mondo Rooms & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5200000/5196000/5195999/ae04f33b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Antico Mondo Rooms & Suites Via Mulini 9 Polignano a Mare BA £121 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach affittacamere in Polignano a Mare. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (195 reviews) Central location, very beautiful and clean rooms, and a very friendly and helpful host. Thank you Emio! The terrace was awesome! Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=5195999&PinnedHotelID=5195999&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=922989679490539520) ![B&B Prestige](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31855600/31855565/301aa077_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### B&B Prestige Via Comite Fanelli 31 Polignano a Mare BA Stay at this beach B&B in Polignano a Mare. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews) The entire apartment was beautifully decorated and has everything you need. Perfect views of the water and cliffs. Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=31855565&PinnedHotelID=31855565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=922989679490539520) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=31855565&PinnedHotelID=31855565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=922989679490539520) ![Dei Serafini](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4032500/4032401/a37da165_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dei Serafini Piazza San Benedetto, 6 Polignano a Mare BA £151 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach B&B in Polignano a Mare. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and in-room massages. Popular attractions Grotta Palazzese and Lama Monachile ... 9/10 Wonderful! (93 reviews) Great communication from staff prior to check in Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=4032401&PinnedHotelID=4032401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=922989679490539520) ![Borgo Egnazia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2910000/2900500/2900484/c23afce4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Borgo Egnazia Strada Comunale Egnazia Fasano BR Stay at this luxury hotel in Fasano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Zoosafari and San Domenico Golf Club are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (287 reviews) A truly world class hotel. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The concierge staff in particular went above and beyond normal expectations. The property is very well situated to explore the many must see towns in Puglia. Would advise to rent a car Reviewed on 27 May 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=2900484&PinnedHotelID=2900484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=922989679490539520) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=2900484&PinnedHotelID=2900484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=922989679490539520) ![Barion Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1683800/1683775/6acbe8ce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Barion Hotel SS16, Km 816 (per Brindisi) Bari BA £51 27 Feb - 28 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Bari. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (725 reviews) Great staff Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=1683775&PinnedHotelID=1683775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=922989679490539520) [See all 3,235 properties in Historic Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=922989679490539520) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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This specific beach is peculiar for its location underneath the city centre. As a consequence, you can see people and houses from the water and they can see you from there! #colorful](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048893/ec6feb70-f2ba-4c5f-903e-596f142d2d00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pozziglioni Pozziglioni might not have many top sights, but Grotta Ardito Promenade and Lama Monachile Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Polignano-A-Mare-Pozziglioni.dx923311636314501120) ![#trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048893/90768f20-60d5-4eac-a8c9-6c16ed6ec553.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gelso While visiting Gelso, you might make a stop by sights like Statue of Domenico Modugno and Lama Monachile Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Polignano-A-Mare-Gelso.dx923312201004134400) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Macello While Macello isn't home to many top sights, Lama Monachile Beach and Statue of Domenico Modugno are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Polignano-A-Mare-Macello.dx923311972511162368) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Vito While visiting San Vito, you might make a stop by sights like San Vito Beach and Porto Cavallo Beach. 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