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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Transportation

Top International Airline
Ryanair, EasyJet, and Lufthansa (flights to BRI)
Best Taxi/Ride App
No Uber/Bolt; use local NCC (Noleggio Con Conducente) or Radio Taxi Bari
Bike/Scooter Rental
Motorizzanti (Via Dogali) - E-bike rentals from €35/day
Best Beach Nearby
Lama Monachile, also called Cala Porto, is the pebble cove in the centre. Cala Paura is a free rocky cove not far from the centre. 4
Top Regional Airline
ITA Airways (via Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport - BRI) 5
Highway Access
SS16 Adriatic Highway (connects to Bari and Brindisi) 4
Main Train/Transit Hub
Stazione di Polignano a Mare is on Viale Trieste, about a 10 minute walk from the old town. Trains toward Bari take a little under half an hour. 4 5 14
Public Transport Passes
Trenitalia regional tickets (approx. €3.00 to Bari); purchase via Trenitalia app
Regional Travel
Trenitalia regional trains to Monopoli (5 mins) and Ostuni (25 mins)

Essentials

City
Polignano a Mare, Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, Italy 1
Population
17,271 residents on 1 January 2026, the ISTAT estimate for the comune. 2
Internet Speed
Fixed fiber around 60-100 Mbps; 5G coverage available via TIM and Vodafone
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). The European Central Bank reference rate on 19 October 2026 was 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollars, about 0.8909 euro per US dollar. 8
Tap Water
Generally safe to drink. In the south the supply can taste odd where water is desalinated. Do not drink from a fountain signed non potabile. Restaurants usually expect bottled water. 3
Power
230 V, 50 Hz, with Europlug, Schuko and Italian Type L sockets. 3
SIM Card
iliad prepaid. Bring a passport; the shop usually creates a codice fiscale from it. A new SIM costs €9.99 to activate. GIGA 150 is €7.99 a month for 150 GB plus 12 GB in the EU. GIGA 200 is €9.99 a month for 200 GB plus 15 GB in the EU; it replaced the retired 230 GB TOP offer at the end of October 2026. Both include unlimited calls and texts. TIM, Vodafone and Wind Tre also sell prepaid SIMs. 6 7 3
Banking for Expats
Revolut and Wise are widely used; Nexi and major credit cards accepted in most shops
Accommodation
Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agencies like 'Pugliamare'
Cashless Friendly
Cards are widely accepted, and smaller shops and markets still use cash. A restaurant cover charge is common. A tip is not required; leaving the change is the usual gesture. 3
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb and VRBO; prices range from €80-€150/night in shoulder season
Budget Accommodation
Dimora Di Meo or local B&Bs further from the cliffside (approx. €60/night)
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Centro Storico (Old Town) for the views and atmosphere 4
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
The newer residential area near Via Pompeo Sarnelli for quieter nights and better utility infrastructure

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
No coworking operator with a published price turned up in Polignano a Mare. Impact Hub Bari is at Viale Volga, Fiera del Levante, pavilion 129. A day pass is €20. Nomad packs are €60 for 4 days, €99 for 8 days and €135 for 12 days a month. The train to Bari takes a little under half an hour. 9 10 5
Best Cafe for Work
Caffè Nero (Piazza Aldo Moro) - spacious and usually quiet in the morning
Networking Events
Digital Nomads Puglia meetups (often held in nearby Bari or Monopoli)
Social Events for Expats
Aperitivo hours at local bars like Serafini; 'Expats in Puglia' Facebook group

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Ospedale Monopoli-Fasano, the Ospedale del Sud-Est Barese, replaced the old San Giacomo hospital. The health authority lists Contrada Sant'Antonio d'Ascula, and the town lists Contrada Lamalunga. The emergency department opened there on 11 June 2026. The switchboard is 080 5849111 and the emergency department is 080 5849337. The town hall lists a guardia medica on 080 4252347. 11 12 13 2
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Yoga Loft Puglia (Viale Rimembranza) - drop-in classes available
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Palestra Body Line (Via Parco del Lauro)
Laundry Services
Lavanderia Self-Service (Via Quintino Sella)

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Glovo (limited service), predominantly direct phone orders to pizzerias
Best Local Dish to Try
Panino con Polpo (Octopus sandwich) at Pescaria
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Mint Cucina Fresca (offers refined plant-based dishes)
Best Dessert Spots
Il Super Mago del Gelo (try the 'Special Coffee' with amaretto and lemon)
Affordable Shopping Spots
Weekly open-air market (Tuesdays) on Via Parco del Lauro
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.it (1-2 day delivery for Prime members)
Grocery Delivery
Everli (connected to Eurospin or Conad supermarkets)
Bar/Nightlife Area
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II (The main square)
Local Brewery
Birrificio Birranova (nearby in Triggianello)
Wine Bars
Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu (Wine bar overlooking the cliffs)
Street Food Stalls
La Rotellina is at Via San Vito 5, near Lama Monachile. Panzerotti, fried half-moon pastries, are a local specialty. 4
Popular International Cuisine
Haiku (Sushi/Fusion in nearby Monopoli)

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Grotta Palazzese (Restaurant in a cave) and the Statue of Domenico Modugno 4
Museums & Art Venues
Fondazione Museo Pino Pascali, Via Parco del Lauro 119, in a former 19th-century slaughterhouse. It opened in 2010. 5 4
Historical Sites
Arco Marchesale (entrance to the old town) 4
Religious Sites
Chiesa Matrice di Santa Maria Assunta, on Piazza dell'Orologio. It was consecrated in 1295. 4
Annual Events
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. The 2026 final was in town from 25 to 27 September, the 13th time Polignano has hosted a stop, with dives from balconies above Lama Monachile. 17
Cultural Districts
Centro Storico (Old Town) 4
Theater Venues
Multisala Vignola, Viale Rimembranze 13, is the town cinema and theatre. It has four screens, one a hall of about 350 seats for plays and small concerts, plus a summer arena. The box office is 080 4249910. 15
Local Markets
Mercato Settimanale (Tuesday mornings)
Music Scene
Live jazz and folk at local bars during 'Luglio Polignanese' summer events
Street Art
Poetry written on stairs and doors by 'Guido il Flâneur' 4
Cooking Classes
Puglia Kitchen (local pasta making classes)
Art Galleries
Galleria d'Arte Michelina (Via Roma)
Historic Buildings
Palazzo dell'Orologio 4
Local Heritage
The home of 'Volare' (Domenico Modugno) 4

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Costa dei Trulli coastline for coastal trekking
National Parks Nearby
Parco Nazionale dell'Alta Murgia. The park office is at Via Firenze 10, Gravina in Puglia. 18
Cycling/Walking Paths
The coastal road toward San Vito abbey
Scenic Viewpoints
Belvedere Terrazza Santo Stefano
Birdwatching Locations
Lakes of Conversano (small Karst lakes nearby)
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
On 19 March, for the feast of San Giuseppe, bonfires are lit in many parts of the town. 4

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Poste Italiane (Piazza Aldo Moro) or DHL ServicePoint at local tabacchi
Tech Repair Services
Repair shops located in nearby Monopoli (e.g., Computer World)
Table Tennis Spots
Local sports clubs (Polisportiva Polignano)
Language Classes
Italian classes via private tutors (check 'Superprof' locally)
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Comunale Raffaele Chiantera, Via Giuseppe Mancini 34. From October to May it opens Monday 15:00 to 19:30, Tuesday to Friday 09:30 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 19:30, and Saturday 09:30 to 13:00. 16
Community Centers
Centro Sociale Polivalente
Gaming Lounges
Internet Point/Gaming centers in Bari
Casino & Gaming Halls
SNAI Point for betting; no major casinos in the city

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €180,000)
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €3,000 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €120,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €4,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €252,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €2,800 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €168,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Approx. €4,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €320,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Approx. €2,600 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €208,000)
Corporate Tax
IRES is 24% and ordinary IRAP is 3.9%. Regions may move the IRAP rate by up to 0.92 points. For the 2025 financial year only, IRES can fall from 24% to 20% for companies that reinvest profits. 22
Dividend Withholding Tax
26% standard rate
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed only on income earned in Italy. 19
Highest Income Tax Bracket
43% on income above €50,000. For 2026 the band from €28,000 to €50,000 is 33%, down from 35%, and income up to €28,000 is 23%. 19
VAT
Standard IVA is 22% on most goods. Restaurants and hotels are 10%, and books are 4%. The tax is included in the shelf price. 3
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes, Italy applies strict CFC legislation
Property Tax
IMU is generally not due on a principal home, except certain luxury properties. 21
Property Transaction Tax
Buying a first home from a private seller, or from a company selling exempt from VAT, registration tax is 2% instead of 9%, with a minimum of €1,000. When the seller charges VAT, the first-home VAT rate is 4%. 20
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
From the 2024 tax year the inbound-worker regime excludes 50% of Italian employment and self-employment income, up to €600,000 a year, for people who were not tax resident in the previous three years and who stay at least four tax periods. With a minor child, only 40% of that income is taxed. People who transferred residence by 31 December 2023 stay on the previous regime. 21

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Wikipedia Polignano a Mare, metropolitan city and landmarksReference
  2. Tuttitalia Polignano a Mare, 17,271 residents on 1 January 2026 and the town-hall guardia medica numberReference
  3. Wikivoyage Italy, plugs, southern tap water, SIM registration, tipping and sales taxSecondary
  4. Wikivoyage Polignano a Mare, station, state road, beaches, old town and San Giuseppe firesSecondary
  5. Wikivoyage Italia Polignano a Mare, Bari airport airlines, museum street and train timeSecondary
  6. iliad GIGA 150, 7.99 euro a month, 150 GB and 12 GB in the EUOfficial
  7. iliad GIGA 200, 9.99 euro a month, 200 GB and 15 GB in the EUOfficial
  8. ECB euro reference, 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollars on 19 October 2026Official
  9. Impact Hub Bari nomad day pass and packs, Viale Volga pavilion 129Official
  10. OpenStreetMap Impact Hub, Via Volga, Fiera del Levante, BariReference
  11. ASL Bari, Ospedale Monopoli-Fasano, Contrada Sant Antonio d Ascula, emergency 080 5849337Official
  12. Comune di Monopoli, hospital in Contrada Lamalunga, emergency department from 11 June 2026Official
  13. OpenStreetMap Ospedale del Sud-Est Barese di Monopoli-FasanoReference
  14. OpenStreetMap Polignano a Mare railway stationReference
  15. Multisala Vignola, four screens and a summer arena; address not shownOfficial
  16. Biblioteca Comunale Raffaele Chiantera, Via Giuseppe Mancini 34, winter hoursOfficial
  17. Comune di Polignano a Mare, Red Bull Cliff Diving final 25 to 27 September 2026Official
  18. Parco Nazionale Alta Murgia, office Via Firenze 10, Gravina in PugliaOfficial
  19. Agenzia delle Entrate, IRPEF bands and worldwide incomeOfficial
  20. Agenzia delle Entrate, first-home registration tax 2 percent and VAT 4 percentOfficial
  21. PwC Italy, inbound workers at 50 percent and the main-home property taxProfessional
  22. PwC Italy, 24 percent IRES and 3.9 percent IRAPProfessional

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Annual Events Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series (usually September) Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. The 2026 final was in town from 25 to 27 September…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Italy's 'Inpatriates' Scheme: 70% to 90% tax exemption for new residents From the 2024 tax year the inbound-worker regime excludes 50% of Italian employment and…
    • Best Beach Nearby Lama Monachile (in town) or Cala Paura (10 min walk) Lama Monachile, also called Cala Porto, is the pebble cove in the centre. Cala Paura is a…
    • Best Coworking Space Impact Hub Bari (30 mins by train); locally, most work from private villas or 'The Hub'… No coworking operator with a published price turned up in Polignano a Mare. Impact Hub…
    • Best Hospital Ospedale di Monopoli 'S. Giacomo' (15 mins away); emergency point in town Ospedale Monopoli-Fasano, the Ospedale del Sud-Est Barese, replaced the old San Giacomo…
    21 more changes
    • Bonfire-Friendly Spots Generally prohibited on public beaches; look for organized beach club events On 19 March, for the feast of San Giuseppe, bonfires are lit in many parts of the town.
    • Cashless Friendly Mostly yes, but small bars and 'friggitorie' often prefer cash for small amounts under €10 Cards are widely accepted, and smaller shops and markets still use cash. A restaurant…
    • City Polignano a Mare, Province of Bari, Puglia, Italy Polignano a Mare, Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, Italy
    • Corporate Tax 24% (IRES) + 3.9% (IRAP regional tax) IRES is 24% and ordinary IRAP is 3.9%. Regions may move the IRAP rate by up to 0.92…
    • Currency & Banking Euro (EUR). 1 EUR ≈ 1.08 USD. Local banks include Intesa Sanpaolo and Poste Italiane Euro (EUR). The European Central Bank reference rate on 19 October 2026 was 1 euro =…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 43% for income over €50,000 43% on income above €50,000. For 2026 the band from €28,000 to €50,000 is 33%, down from…
    • Libraries & Study Spots Biblioteca Comunale 'Raffaele Chiantera' Biblioteca Comunale Raffaele Chiantera, Via Giuseppe Mancini 34. From October to May it…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Stazione di Polignano a Mare (Ferrovie dello Stato) Stazione di Polignano a Mare is on Viale Trieste, about a 10 minute walk from the old…
    • Museums & Art Venues Fondazione Pino Pascali (Contemporary Art Museum) Fondazione Museo Pino Pascali, Via Parco del Lauro 119, in a former 19th-century…
    • National Parks Nearby Parco Nazionale dell'Alta Murgia (1 hour drive) Parco Nazionale dell'Alta Murgia. The park office is at Via Firenze 10, Gravina in Puglia.
    • Population Approximately 18,000 17,271 residents on 1 January 2026, the ISTAT estimate for the comune.
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F/L sockets 230 V, 50 Hz, with Europlug, Schuko and Italian Type L sockets.
    • Property Tax IMU (Municipal Property Tax) - approx. 0.76% to 1.06% IMU is generally not due on a principal home, except certain luxury properties.
    • Property Transaction Tax Registration tax: 2% for primary residence, 9% for others Buying a first home from a private seller, or from a company selling exempt from VAT…
    • Religious Sites Chiesa Matrice di Santa Maria Assunta Chiesa Matrice di Santa Maria Assunta, on Piazza dell'Orologio. It was consecrated in…
    • SIM Card TIM, Vodafone, and WindTre. Available at Bari Centrale or retailers in town iliad prepaid. Bring a passport; the shop usually creates a codice fiscale from it. A new…
    • Street Food Stalls La Rotellina (specializing in Panzerotti) La Rotellina is at Via San Vito 5, near Lama Monachile. Panzerotti, fried half-moon…
    • Tap Water Drinkable (Acquedotto Pugliese), but many locals prefer bottled water for taste Generally safe to drink. In the south the supply can taste odd where water is desalinated…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed only on income earned in…
    • Theater Venues Cinema Teatro Multisala Pino Pascali Multisala Vignola, Viale Rimembranze 13, is the town cinema and theatre. It has four…
    • VAT 22% standard rate Standard IVA is 22% on most goods. Restaurants and hotels are 10%, and books are 4%. The…

    fix pass aligned Tap Water, Power and Cashless Friendly with the country prep and Bari/Monopoli wording; changed SIM Card from retired TOP 230 (230 GB and 18 GB EU roaming) to GIGA 200 (200 GB and 15 GB EU roaming), retaining the €9.99 monthly and activation prices. Corrected the mobile source and the Theater Venues source title; marked its street and phone, and the inaccessible Best Hospital address and phone details, under Not verified. Reconfirmed Libraries & Study Spots opening hours and address and Best Coworking Space, National Parks Nearby, Main Train/Transit Hub, Street Food Stalls, Religious Sites and Museums & Art Venues addresses without changing their values. Updated research attribution and date. (en.wikivoyage.org) (iliad.it) Source

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