Lido Bambu, near Monopoli, is one of our favorites, offers you all the comforts of a stylish beach club, complemented by innovative dishes and local seafood, as well as refreshing drinks and snacks served on the beach. Although on the expensive side, upwards of €100, this will get you the following:
- One beach umbrella and two sunbeds
- Two towels and a mattress per sunbed
- Beachside snack and drinks service available in the "Beachfront" area
- Hot showers and changing rooms
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
In high season it is best to check availability, both for the restaurant and alo sunbeds.
Torre Canne is popular with locals and is characterised by the two cold natural spas. Along the stretch of beach there are a number of lidos where you can park (for a small fee) and have access to a private beach where, along with sun loungers and umbrellas, you will normally find showers, toilets, refreshment bar, covered parking and BBQ / picnic areas.
Along the promenade there are some very good seafood restaurants and ice crean parlours. Worth trying is Al Buco, a good mid priced restaurant, and Taverna Da Santos for Greek type dishes.
Polignano a Mare a small seaside town spead across the peaks of steep limeston cliffs offers spectacular views over the Adriatic. Typically the Medieval Centro Storico of is criss crossed wiith a network of narrow streets and white washed houses that lead to terraces from which this stunning town and the seaside can be appreciated.
There are many boat trips and charters available from which you can admire the jagged coastline, sail into and explore or swim in one of the grottos carved out into the cliffs.
Polignano is not crowded with tourists and, for its size, has a lot of inviting restaurants. For a memorable experience eat at Grotta Pallazzse, located in a cave with views out to the sea.
Pilone 2 is a quiet stretch of sandy beach frequented by locals picnicing with their families. It is not commercialsed so take your own sun beds, umbrellas and refreshments. There is however a small cafe that serves drinks and snacks.
