You NEED to Visit Puglia Italy 🇮🇹 The Next Amalfi Coast? Monopoli + Polignano a Mare (Travel Guide)

Travel to Puglia Italy. In this week's video we're visiting one of the less known regions of Italy, Puglia. Puglia is almost a secret in Italy, situated in the "boot" of Italy, it isn't as famous or as visited as some other regions of Italy.
We start the video in the town of Polignano a Mare. The town itself is very famous for a beach called Lama Monachile. We start off the video with a great view overlooking the beach and eventually make our way down to it to check out the pebble beach surrounding by dramatic cliffs.
We then head into the old town of Polignano a Mare and explore the small streets, squares and look off points. We stop at a restaurant called Il Grottino to try a local pasta dish called Orecchiette alla Pugliese.
We then make our way to the train station and take a 5 minute ride to the town we're staying, Monopoli.
In Monopoli we stop for a delicious Cafe freddo at Iridium Café.
We then take you on a tour of our apartment rental. Book it here: www.airbnb.com/rooms/50316063
Lastly we take a walk around the old town of Monopoli, stopping at the beach just outside the old walls and walking around the walled city.
We end the video from our room on a ferry going to our next country!
#Puglia #PugliaItaly #Monopoli #Polignanoamare
0:00 Welcome to Puglia Italy
1:28 Polignano a Mare
6:18 Lunch Time
8:00 Off to catch a Train
10:01 Welcome to Monopoli
13:07 Apartment Tour
16:03 Monopoli Old Town
19:23 Could we live here?
21:15 'Catching' a Ferry
23:01 Wrap Up
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[@DelightfulTravellers]

ITALY THAT'S A WRAP! 🇮🇹 Thanks so much for watching this series everyone! 🤗 Hit that like button and Subscribe for more 👍 You can watch our full Italian Series here 👉 bit.ly/3dIaNPo Stay Delightful! ✌- Anna & Trevor

[@LukeGeeTravels]

Every time i go to europe, I MUST take a train.. there is no better way to see the country than trains. They’re so efficient, easy to use and comfy!

[@sheilanaduriak1269]

Did you buy tickets ahead of time, or did you use a rail pass?

[@danchamberlain3049]

The Grotta Palazzese was one of the most unique dining experiences I had in that region. I lived in Puglia for 3 years back in the 80s.

[@italianna6541]

I love Puglia. It's still so undiscovered. Spent a week there in 2018 and returned this year for a month. Even purchased a house there. We visted several towns there and I really loved the vibe in Polignano a mare.

[@mmemandy8859]

What is the best place to visit in the area for beaches and beach access?

[@italianna6541]

@@mmemandy8859 We loved the beaches on both the east coast and west coast. On the east coast begin from Torre del Orso area include Grotta della Poesia and travel south to Otranto. Further south is Castro too. On the west coast there is Porto Cesario to the north and Torre San Giovanni to the south. But all the beaches in between equally nice. Some have lidos and some are natural.

[@olgasampis9745]

Where did you buy a house? That’s my dream

[@italianna6541]

@@olgasampis9745 we bought in Salento the lower part of Puglia. About 25 minutes from Lecce. We are beach people so we bough on the west coast near Santa Maria al Bagno

[@olgasampis9745]

@@italianna6541 si am I. Good for you. I traveled all that are but didn’t see the beaches exactly. May I ask you prices around there. They practice wind sports there. We stayed a week in polignano, before that few days in a truli in cisternino..before that matera, few days, maybe couple, before thst tropea, calabria. I d like to know possibilities of buying there. Did you find good prices. Puglia is going to explode one day like amalfi coast I think. In 2017 we were the only Americans betweenn bunch of germans

[@shanhad1572]

We're heading to Puglia for 10 days in June. You liked staying in Monopoli, right? Can't wait - had to rewatch your video. Wondering where you two are off to after the DR? Enjoy!

[@gracevittoria9467]

I've been watching your Greek Island videos and am so jealous of all your travels :) We are from Canada, but my parents are from Puglia and always told my husband that it is authentic Italy. The food is amazing and not expensive and the nature is just beautiful! Enjoy and happy travels!

[@gracevittoria9467]

BTW, most of the Italian towns still have siesta in the afternoons. I think only the big cities do not follow it anymore. My husband is from Le Marche which is east of Rome and they still follow siesta as well. We used to have to rush back from the beach in the summer to make sure to get groceries before closing at 1pm. For us Canadians, it is hard to get used to, but in the summer when it is really hot, going for a nap sounded great :)

[@guerro327]

Parts of the 2017 Wonder Woman movie were filmed in the Puglia region. Castel del Monte, Matera and Camerota. So many places to travel in Puglia. One of my favorites is Porto Cesareo on the inner side of the point of the heal South of Taranto. I have family in Lecce. I love that you went to Puglia. Brava.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We're so going to be looking up all of this places. Thanks! - Trevor

[@traveltheworldankreyol]

You guys are living your best lives! Love it. Stay safe.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We're trying our absolute best! 🤗- Anna

[@eleanor4482]

That was fantastic. Pasta at lunch time puts me to sleep. Thanks for sharing.😎

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We may have had a siesta Eleanor 😅 - Trevor

[@DavidandSarah]

Such a beautiful town, the water is such a nice colour. That "little ears" dish looked amazing.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

That pasta may have been the best one we had in the country yet 🍝We'll miss Italy for sure - Anna

[@stephennicholson2833]

Love hearing the train announcements! Brings back memories.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

It's the best part right?! haha - Anna

[@sheilanaduriak1269]

I agree! I too am from Canada, and wish we had way better trains and other modes of transportation. Our country is SO vast, it is a shame we can't easily access more of it in a shorter amount of time; without flying. I love the idea of traveling via train across our country...just more economically.

[@tsocanuck]

Man you want to see places that no tourists go to ....Calabria and Abruzzo ...empty and REAL CHEAP..and the best beaches in ITALY

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Thanks for the tip! We'll be sure to look those up - Trevor

[@alessandroroveda2859]

Best beaches are not in Abruzzo 😄...the best are in Sardinia

[@michelecapitanio3537]

​@@alessandroroveda2859 dai ci difendiamo bene qui in Puglia, Sardegna top comunque

[@alessandroroveda2859]

@@michelecapitanio3537 sicuramente, ma la Sardegna è irraggiungibile...poi metterei la Sicilia e a seguire la Puglia

[@matty1098-]

Thanks for the tour of Italy my friends! Onward! Excited to see where we go next now time for a frozen ball of coffee in my hot coffee 🤔☕️

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Let us know how you make out with that frozen coffee ball Matty 😆- Trevor

[@cheryl63...]

I really enjoy you guys! Love the places you go, and the food looks yummy!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

So glad you're liking the adventure Cheryl. So much more coming up... new country this Sunday 🤗 - Anna

[@taki2003]

love the recap of the previous video at the beginning! what a great place!! the food, the harbor...

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Thanks Taki 🤗 Italy was so much fun but we're extra excited about where we're headed next 😉 - Anna

[@taki2003]

@@DelightfulTravellers i bet you are!! can't wait to see the videos!!

[@mmccormi1]

Just back from this area. Monopoli was lovely PaM was a little too crowded for us but we still enjoyed getting the "gram" shot.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Such a great area.. we do wonder how busy it gets in the high season though 😬- Anna

[@rosslaws7699]

Great vid guys. We are going there in august can’t wait

[@rosslaws7699]

We are from Australia…. What part of Canada are you guys from?

[@NaserNaser-uo6mg]

❤❤❤ i love italy nice vedio thanks ❤❤❤❤❤

[@janicepottie802]

Noooooo waaaaaay! You’re not going to tell us!!!! Lol! I CANNOT wait to see where you go next!!!!!! I was fortunate to visit Italy in the late ‘90’s. Looking forward to going back some day. 🙏🙏🙏

[@DelightfulTravellers]

You'll find out Sunday Janice! 🤗 I think you're going to be excited - Anna

[@joeharvey268]

Keep enjoying your Travels :) cheers!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

🤙

[@DomDaBomb77]

The biggest knock on most of canada is definitely the public transport. Some great looking spots there guys. Looking very forward to the next place! 😀

[@DelightfulTravellers]

So true right? Imagine if we had trains like this. It would change everything! 😀 - Trevor

[@lucaseremita93]

Hello, How long were you in Puglia for and where did you go? Most importantly, what month of the year did you go and was the weather bearable? Thank you for your informative video!

[@olgasampis9745]

In polignano..we went it the hour till “ 9 pm, to dry out change and go eat at antica al mare…a great place to eat

[@ermagico]

We in Italy don't drink ice coffee, so I'm sure you had to describe how you wanted you ice coffee to the barman. Next time try the "Granita di caffè". The ice gets blended in a mixer together with coffee.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Actually in previous videos we tried to get “iced coffee” that came cold but no ice. At this location in Monopoli we asked for a Freddo Cafe and it’s exactly as they serve it. We never would have even dreamed of asking for frozen coffee in our cold coffee! Definitely not our request or invention but it was amazing!

[@colleenc2023]

I was eating a fresh pasta plate purchased at the grocery store today while watching your video and, while my dinner was delicious, I think it wilted in shame compared to the pasta you had ordered 🍝 😆. I cannot wait to see which country you’ve chosen to visit next! Hmmm…Greece would be awesome…but I don’t think I’ve really seen a travel video about Albania either ⛴.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

haha thanks Colleen.. you'll find out tomorrow as we're rushing to edit the video now 🤙- Trevor

[@bestiediananas]

I think that foreign tourism has started to get to know Puglia but for Italians it is such a popular seaside destination that years ago in August they even rented the balconies of the houses

[@federicabertozzi5377]

Monopoli is in my ❤

[@mmemandy8859]

Great video! What is the best way to plan for trains? If travelling quite a bit from city to city should you plan and book ahead, or just show up and buy your ticket at the wicket/machine? Are there certain "levels" of train and companies to give you certain levels of comfort/speed? Thanks for any info.

[@charlottexoxo8588]

Loved the vlog. Plan on going there next year ! Btw the way the pasta is cooked is al dente, not al dAnte

[@ODriscolls]

Freezing a coffee is genius. Why don't we do that? I will be trying this! I love this little town, it looks so beautiful 😍

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We're going to have to try this as well. So clever 🤗 - Anna

[@noideachannel9530]

Naples is an interesting place. My husband almost got into a fight there, very scary. I would not recommend walk in Naples very late at night or very early in the morning 😅

[@Gigi-mc2zb]

How much were the train rides to other towns and how long?

[@karenglaicar5486]

Beautiful places and beaches. What was the shopping like in Italy just curious all those little shops with clothes and dishes etc were they expensive? I hope its Greece but then you said you never been to Albania so I bet it's Albania. Nice video. Thanks for the journey. Cheers!!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

The shopping was great yes but a little on the pricey side. Can’t wait to share tomorrows vlog 🤗 - Anna

[@raresuu]

Hy, great video! Could you please tell me when this video is done, month and year...it will help me in managing my budget. Thanks!

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We were there the first half of September (i forget the actual dates!), last year.. so 2022. Have fun!! - Anna

[@olgasampis9745]

You guys are brave. I rented a car and drove everywhere Didn’t even know that had a good train system. I had my parents with my and my kids. Easier in a car

[@christinaueberschlag5448]

You missed the famous hotel with the cave terrasse im Polignano where people come to stay or at least to eat when travellimg om a budget: Hotel Grotta Palazzese

[@mariannehackett6408]

Hey! You skipped Calabria! Scilla and Tropea are a must see. 😁

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Next time!

[@paolamorgillo7536]

Monopoly accommodation please What is the name thanks great videos

[@fredyair1]

Did you visit Lecce? My favorite "seaside" city of Puglia.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

We didn't make it there on this trip unfortunately. Next time! - Anna

[@fredyair1]

@@DelightfulTravellers You may find it is a good place to live, is not on the coast but just a short drive from it, but being a "University town" it has a nice vibe, the baroque architecture is amazing and the food...

[@timragland6157]

@@DelightfulTravellers many more food options in Lecce. It’s a great city!

[@timragland6157]

Just purchased a palazzo in Galatina just south of Lecce. There is so much more to explore for you.

[@christinawaite8352]

Oh, that beach is way too small and crowded for me lol!!! Beautiful area though.

[@DelightfulTravellers]

That's kind of been the story everywhere in Italy 🤷🏻‍♀️ - Anna

[@catjanco]

Are you going to Malta or Croatia with the ferry?

[@DelightfulTravellers]

🤔

[@carolc1543]

Puglia was in very touristy in areas! It’s no secret. See Calabria or Abruzzo

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Noted.. next time! - Trevor

[@adnaneroglu2500]

👍🙂🙋👏🧿

[@DelightfulTravellers]

🤙

[@shanhad1572]

Has to be Greece - Albania is a short ferry ride from Italy. I'm going to guess Corfu?

[@DelightfulTravellers]

🤔 you’ll find out tomorrow 😀

[@missyseltzer2045]

They close to go home and take care of family needs like cooking etc

[@chrisso35]

Please be Greece

[@loophead614]

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[@mariemacinnes7627]

I just read masks are not mandatory on transport or basically anywhere except hospitals, doctors office and other health facilities....?

[@christinaueberschlag5448]

Frankly, iced coffee just isn’t popular in Italy. Italian coffee culture is extremely deeply rooted. Coffee is deeply rooted into Italian history and culture, and it is a very big part of a typical Italian person’s social life. Since old habits are hard to change, “new” coffee beverages haven’t really gained much traction. Italians created espresso, lattes, and cappuccinos and are very happy with them, so why change?

[@DelightfulTravellers]

No one is saying change... it would just be nice if they had some iced coffee as well ✌️

[@dieguismama2330]

Its al dente! NOT al dante.

[@annekennedy8127]

Greece??? Yes, Canada does not have a clue when it comes to train travel....

[@DelightfulTravellers]

You'll find out tomorrow 🤗Can't wait to share the video - Anna