Polignano a Mare - a day trip from Bari (Puglia Itinerary)

Polignano a Mare is the place that, in my opinion, has placed Puglia on the top of the list of tourist destinations in the last few years. Between the two of us, Bari didn’t really impress us, but Polignano a Mare is a whole different story, one with white villas, colorful window blinds and flower-filled balconies and views that immediately take your breath away. From my point of view, Polignano a Mare is an excellent idea for a day trip from Bari and a place you should not miss.

In Polignano you go for a bit of unplugging, for a lunch on Piettra Piata – the place where you can take some incredible photos, for cliff diving in the blue waters of the sea, or for a bit of chilling on the beach. In Poligano always go for il dolce far niente!

Polignano a Mare – a day trip from Bari (Puglia Itinerary)

This summer we spent 4 days in Puglia (read more about our Puglia itinerary), during which we visited Bari, Alberobello and Polignao a Mare. Of course there are other villages and towns in Puglia, but Polignano a Mare is not only a town that is extremely easy to reach in a day trip, but it is also that place that will conquer you with its laid-back atmosphere.

Plignano is a small village full of white houses right on the Adriatic coast. The white houses and narrow roads, the restaurants overlooking the infinite blue of the sea or the ones set in caves, make Polignano a really special destination. There’s something about this place that immediately charms you.

How to get to Polignano a Mare?

Polignano is a short drive from Bari, about 20-30 minutes travelling by train. There are dozens of trains linking Bari to all the small towns on the coast – Monopoli, Polignano a Mare, at extremely low fares. A trip from Bari to Polignano a Mare costs 2.6 euros.