Monopoli

Monopoli is an old fishing village with several very picturesque beaches. In comparison to the western side of Italy it retains its Italian old town feel and is relatively untouched by tourism. You are more likely to meet other Italians on holiday here rather than English or Germans.

Monopoli can be easily reached by car or train. Bari is the closest airport / train interchange. Bari Airport to Bari Train station takes approx 30 minutes and the train from Bari to Monopoli takes approximately 30 minutes. Monopoli old town is within walking distance of Monopoli train station.

Walking is without any doubt the best way of visiting the old city and its tightened and tangled roads. Although a car could be necessary if you're going to visit the coast or the countryside. From June to August a bus service connects the train station to the beaches in the south of the city.

• Charles V castle
• Port
• Old city
• Church of S. Domenico
• Sea and beaches
• Basilian underground churches and villages
• Spanish manors

Go to the beach! There are plenty of small beaches (both free beaches and beach clubs) within walking distance south of Monopoli

• Trattoria del Porto

  phone: +39 080 4107431
  address: via porto 17
  Taste of Apulia in the quiet atmosphere of the old city.

• Bed And Breakfast Mari e Monti

  phone: +39 0809309162
  address: Contrada aratico,352
  Contrada aratico. Bed & Breakfast for €30 for person a night. The b&b have a 2 main room, a bedroom, a small kitchen with a fridge, and a small bathroom

• La Porta Vecchia

  phone: +39 080 802 690
  address: Via Peroscia, 21
  Excellent B&B centrally located in the old town