Polignano a Mare, birth city of the Italian singer Domenico Modugno, is situated approximately thirty kilometres from the main town of Puglia. Polignano a Mare is a town that rises out of the cliff face and, given its strategic position, has always been considered a doorway to the Mediterranean and the East, as well as an important junction and meeting point for a diverse range of cultures. Traces of the Arab, Byzantine, Spanish and Norman populations can be seen in the town planning of Polignano.
These days, the town is characterised by its crystal sea of varied hues, twelve kilometres of coast and numerous caves sculpted into the rocks: for this reason tourists have labelled this town the “Pearl of the Adriatic Sea”.

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The seascape of the town is characterised by many small inlets and caves, easily accessible by boat and often linked with the basements of the houses built above. Of particular scientific interest is the untouched sea bed of this area that extends before the town and is the preferred destination for scuba diving and snorkelling enthusiasts.
One of the breathtaking aspects of Polignano is the wide natural terrace, from where one can take in the view of the historical centre of the village, while perched on a sheer drop to the sea. The fertile countryside of this area is testimony to the presence of ravines, carpeted in vegetation typical of the Mediterranean, and the presence of a large number of archaeological sites. There are many wonderful events to encounter in Polignano, a few examples of these are: the Festival of the Madonna del Carmelo, celebrated from the 15th to 17th July, the Festival of Santi Cosma and Davide that is held 13th August with a procession of the devoted and the Festival of Christ held on 17th September, during which the Holy Cross is carried in procession by the contradas of the town.

Polignano a Mare, also known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic Sea”, is characterised by twelve kilometres of coast dotted with numerous coves such as Cala Ponte, Cala Paura, Cala Porto, Cala Sala and Cala Icina.

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Population:	16367
Province:	Bari
Patron Saint:	San Vito (15 giugno)
Area Code:	080
Town website:	www.comune.polignanoamare.ba.it