
Wild & scenic
Polignano a Mare
Lama Monachile, Puglia · 🇮🇹 Italy
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A pebble cove dramatically wedged in a ravine below Polignano's whitewashed clifftop town, famous for cliff-diving.
The sea at Polignano a Mare (Lama Monachile, Puglia, Italy) is typically around 26°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are Jun-Sep.
Open Polignano a Mare on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~26°C in the warm season
- Water
- Deep, clear blue
- Sand
- Pebbles in a cliff-walled cove
- Swimming
- Deep and clear, dramatic between the ravine walls
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Sep
- Setting
- A pebble cove wedged in a ravine beneath Polignano's clifftop old town
- Beach type
- Wild & scenic
- Region
- Europe
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Polignano a Mare: frequently asked questions
Where is Polignano a Mare?
Polignano a Mare is at Lama Monachile, on the coast of Italy.
What is the sea temperature at Polignano a Mare?
In the warm season the sea at Polignano a Mare reaches about 26°C. Deep, clear blue.
When is the best time to visit Polignano a Mare?
The best time to visit Polignano a Mare is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Polignano a Mare have?
Polignano a Mare has pebbles in a cliff-walled cove.
Is Polignano a Mare good for swimming?
Deep and clear, dramatic between the ravine walls.
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