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Polignano a Mare

A whitewashed old town on cliffs above the sea, with a tiny beach in a gorge and a famous cliff-diving spot.

Photo: Luca Margheriti · CC BY-SA 3.0
Best Time to Go
May–Sep
Our full guide to Polignano a Mare is being written. It's on the Southern Italy list as Worth a Detour.

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Marble streets inside huge sea walls. Walk the ramparts early, ahead of the cruise crowds.

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