Dear traveler friends, welcome to a new appointment with the Blog’s article review dedicated to our “Pearl of the Adriatic”: Polignano a Mare. In today’s article, we answer one of the most frequent questions that guests of the B&B Casa di Anna usually ask during their stay at our Bed and Breakfast: “What can we do in Polignano?”
A dive “Into the Blue Painted Blue”
Without any doubt, the first advice can only be to immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of our beloved town. Also, for the year 2023, the municipality of Polignano a Mare has achieved the prestigious Blue Flag, a national recognition awarded only to those places that have distinguished themselves for the quality and purity of their waters. For more information on which beaches to visit, we refer you to our article on the best beaches in Polignano.
Boat Tour to discover the Marine Caves
Among the most suggestive activities to do during a trip to Polignano, our B&B recommends a boat tour to discover the Polignano coast and marine caves. Although little known, in Polignano, the marine caves are many, about 70! (among the most important are: Grotta delle Rondinelle, Grotta delle Monache, Grotta Palazzese – in the photo, Grotta Sella, Grotta Azzurra, and Grotta Ardito) some of which are also visitable.
The Boat Tour is among the services offered by our B&B that relies on Cave Emotion and the extraordinary passion of Michele Serripierri to give his guests a unique experience. The Tours have a duration of about 120 minutes, and the best time to take the tour is undoubtedly at sunset. You can book your tour directly at the property at check-in, although it is advisable to give at least 24 hours’ notice.*
Reservations may be subject to changes due to weather conditions.
SUP Excursion
Stand Up Paddle, better known as SUP, is a variant of surfing that has rapidly spread in recent years. It simply involves standing on a board and using a paddle for propulsion.
Polignano has become the natural habitat for this new discipline: SUP excursions allow you to visit the coastline from a completely new perspective, as well as explore sea caves that are inaccessible to traditional boat tours. The excursions last about 60 minutes and include a basic lesson to learn the fundamental movements needed to move with the board and a visit to some caves. The excursion follows a route that starts from Lido Cala Paura, reaches Grotta Palazzese, and returns for a total of about 2 nautical miles traveled.
You can book your trip directly at the facility at the time of check-in.
*Reservations may be subject to changes due to weather conditions.
Selfie with the Domenico Modugno Statue
Inaugurated on May 31, 2009, the Domenico Modugno Statue is certainly one of the most sought-after and photographed monuments in Polignano. Created by Argentine sculptor Hermann Mejer, the approximately 3-meter-high bronze statue faces the town center with the sea in the background. With this choice, the artist undoubtedly sought to depict a symbolic embrace of the famous singer towards the city of his birth.
Cultural Moment at the Pino Pascali Museum
Among the most important and prestigious attractions, we cannot fail to mention the Pino Pascali Museum. Located inside the former municipal slaughterhouse, the museum, named after a prematurely deceased Polignanese artist, is one of the major points of interest offered by Polignano, as well as a cultural hub of absolute relevance for Puglia, being the only stable museum of contemporary art present in the region. For information on exhibitions and displays, we invite you to visit the Fondazione Museo Pino Pascali | Polignano a Mare (BA) – ITALY – Fondazione Museo Pino Pascali’s website.
Visit to San Vito
San Vito is a village located about 3.5 km from the city center of Polignano and represents one of the most charming areas that tourists can visit. The village is characterized by being a small fishermen’s bay overlooked by the Benedictine Abbey erected around the 10th century.
Not far from the small beach, there is also an ancient settlement represented by a watchtower of Saracen origin.
Discovering ancient civilizations at the Archaeological Site of Santa Barbara
For lovers of history and ancient civilizations, B&B A Casa di Anna recommends stopping in the Santa Barbara district (about 3 km from the city center) towards Monopoli, where there is a Neolithic settlement of significant historical and cultural value dated between the 6th and 5th millennium BC. The site can be reached at the following address: https://goo.gl/maps/sQgxLU36JXs.
We have come to the end, we hope that the information provided has contributed to providing useful ideas for planning the most exciting activities possible! But remember our advice does not end here, during your stay the staff of B&B A Casa di Anna is at your disposal for information and useful suggestions for your trip. We thank you for the time devoted to reading this article and we hope to have you as our guest soon! To continue planning your trip, we recommend What to see in Polignano.
