Here's Everything We Did in Monopoli and Polignano a Mare
Video Overview & Insights
Monopoli and Polignano a Mare are two of Puglia's most talked-about coastal towns, but which one is actually worth your time, and where should you stay?
Great video guys. I agree, when we were married we chose Monopoli over Polignano to use as our base. I hope you had chance to try Panzerotti at some point during your stay in Puglia.
In this video, we're exploring both. We wander Monopoli's old port, Castello Carlo V, the skull church, and the stunning Lungomare, then hop a 5-minute train to Polignano a Mare for the dramatic cliffs, the iconic Lama Monachile beach, and a stop at Il Super Mago del Gelo for the legendary caffè speciale.
We're also sharing an honest take on both towns, what's worth seeing, where to grab aperitivo, and which one we'd actually choose for an overnight stay in Puglia.
Strange ttile. They are both good and who are you to judge????
If you're building out a southern Italy itinerary, this one's for you.
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Video 101 | Monopoli and Polignana a Mare, Italy | Filmed May 2026
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I’ll be there next month!! I’m enjoying Rapallo right now and making my way down south next week.
00:00 Monopoli vs Polignano a Mare: Which is Worth It?
00:44 Arriving in Polignano a Mare
Loved your video! It brought back lots of nice memories. We visited both places last Fall. We hit the same coffee/dessert spot in Polignano a Mare - delish!
01:12 Arco Marchesale & the Historic Center
02:08 Il Super Mago del Gelo (Try the Caffè Speciale)
03:15 Ponte Borbonico & the View Everyone Comes For
03:54 Lama Monachile Beach
05:02 The Volare Statue (Domenico Modugno)
05:55 A Quick History of Monopoli
06:55 Porto Antico (The Old Port)
07:22 Castello Carlo V
08:15 Piazza Garibaldi
08:38 We Made a Mistake (Travel Fail)
10:14 Back in Monopoli
10:33 The Cathedral & the Miracle of the Sea
11:36 The Skull Church (Chiesa del Purgatorio)
12:26 Lungomare Santa Maria
12:51 Aperitivo at The Barrel
13:26 Monopoli vs Polignano: Our Honest Take
13:57 What's Next: Valle d'Itria
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