Luxury Polignano a Mare Holidays

Whitewashed houses and dramatic cliffs

Luxury Polignano a Mare is a small town located on Puglia’s Adriatic coast. It’s best known for its dramatic clifftop setting and turquoise waters. The historic town centre is built upon limestone rock, with narrow winding streets and whitewashed buildings that overlook the water below. As it’s on the smaller side, it's easy to explore by foot with multiple viewpoints dotted along the cliff edge and leading down to the sea.

The main beach in Polignano a Mare is Cala Porto. It’s a narrow beach covered in smooth white pebbles, overlooked by cliffs. The water is clear and calm making it the perfect place to swim. Head out to the nearby caves or watch locals jump from the rocks into the sea. Around 10 minutes' walk from the old town you’ll also find Cala Paura, an even smaller beach, known for its quieter feel and warm waters.

Luxury holidays in Polignano a Mare

At the centre of the old town, you’ll find Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. This is where people gather for coffee, lunch or evening drinks, often staying to watch the sunset over the stunning sea. Here you can explore small shops and pretty churches, as well as poetry engraved into the stone walls.

At Sovereign, our Personal Travel Planners will design your dream holiday, finding you the best accommodation to suit your needs. With a range of handpicked luxury hotels, Polignano a Mare is the perfect escape for a truly luxurious holiday.

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Our pick of the top hotels in Polignano a Mare

Every one of our hotels is handpicked and personally visited by our team

Polignano a Mare, Puglia

Borgobianco Resort and Spa

Elegant Apulian masseria-style resort with panoramic Adriatic views
Nestled among olive groves and vineyards near Polignano a Mare
Features a serene spa, gourmet restaurant, and outdoor pool
Ideal for couples seeking authentic luxury and tranquillity

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Flight Information

Flights to Puglia arrive into Bari (BRI) from London Gatwick and London Stansted or Brindisi (BDS) from London Gatwick and Manchester (indirect) and take approximately 3 hours. Please call our Italy Experts in order to book flights to Brindisi.

Transfer Time

Transfer time from Bari airport to Polignano a Mare is approximately 45 minutes, or Brindisi airport is just 50 mintutes.

When to go

The weather across Italy varies dramatically from the north to the south. During the summer months, temperatures can reach 30 degrees, while winter temperatures can drop to around three degrees.

Visa Information

British citizens do not currently require a visa to visit Italy.

Tipping

When you dine out in Italy, you will generally be charged a coperto (cover charge), which is for the bread, tablecloth, cutlery, etc. Tipping in Italy is not customary but is always appreciated.

Introduction to languages

The official language of Italy is Italian. English is widely spoken too, so getting by is easy.