Polignano a Mare

Meriluolat Polignano a Maressa

Spectacular Sea Caves

Polignano a Mare stands on limestone cliffs that the Adriatic has hollowed into dozens of sea caves. This selection covers the caves right under the old town, including Grotta Palazzese with its summer restaurant, and a few quieter grottoes along the coast. Most are best seen from the water on a boat trip.

Spectacular Sea Caves — Kartta

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A

Grotta Palazzese

A large sea cave under the old town, known for the summer restaurant set inside its vault.

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B

Grotta dell'Arcivescovado

A sea cave in the cliffs directly beneath the historic center.

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C

Grotta piana - Grotta del basso porto

A low-ceilinged limestone cavern located near the old port area of Polignano.

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D

Grotta delle monache

A secluded grotto along the cliffs south of the old town.

E

Grotta Frascina

A natural karst formation carved into the high cliffs south of the town center.

F

Grotticella di Santo Stefano

A small natural opening in the cliffside near the Santo Stefano area of the old town.

G

Grotta di San Vito

A sea cave next to the seaside abbey complex of San Vito, north of the town.

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