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The Caves of Polignano a Mare are a sprawling network of intricate grottoes that puncture the Adriatic coastline of Puglia and just beg to be explored. You’ve got to take to the water to see the cliff face up-close, and there are plenty of boat and kayak trips to choose from. These limestone masterpieces have been carved by nature over millennia, meaning there’s loads of history for to get your head around – early humans used to use them as shelters. Each of the 21 caves here tells its own story. The Blue Cave is famed for the way the light reflects on the water, creating brilliant blue hues that give the whole cavern a mystical feel. But most people say the star attraction is the Palazzese Cave, which was popular with 14th-century royalty. Extending 80 meters into the cliff, this cave houses a restaurant with once-in-a-lifetime views of the coast, complete with a soundtrack of gentle waves.
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Interactive city discovery adventure game in Polignano
Explore Polignano during this interactive and fun discovery walk, solve 8 location-based riddles to unlock directions to your next stop along the route.
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Combo Tour of UNESCO's Matera and Alberobello from Polignano a Mare
Join this combo tour with private transfer from and back to Polignano a Mare to discover two UNESCO's sites in one day: Matera and Alberobello.
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Polignano Sea Caves Tour from Central Puglia
Perched atop a limestone cliff, Polignano a Mare guards some hidden treasure beneath its foundations. A network of around 40 sea grottoes can be explored from the water, and this boat trip features just that plus a chance to dive into emerald waters.As a result of thousands of years of water and wind erosion, the Polignano sea caves were carved out of the jagged limestone cliffs – some incredibly deep and vast, too. This boat trip will take you as close as possible to see the string of caves and experience the show of lights and colours that dazzle visitors from all around.You'll not be able to resist jumping into the emerald-coloured waters, which are clear enough to see to the very bottom. Then, once you're back on board and drying off, you'll be treated to more top-notch views as we sail back into town.
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Interactive city discovery adventure game in Polignano
Explore Polignano during this interactive and fun discovery walk, solve 8 location-based riddles to unlock directions to your next stop along the route.
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Combo Tour of UNESCO's Matera and Alberobello from Polignano a Mare
Join this combo tour with private transfer from and back to Polignano a Mare to discover two UNESCO's sites in one day: Matera and Alberobello.
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Polignano Sea Caves Tour from Central Puglia
Perched atop a limestone cliff, Polignano a Mare guards some hidden treasure beneath its foundations. A network of around 40 sea grottoes can be explored from the water, and this boat trip features just that plus a chance to dive into emerald waters.As a result of thousands of years of water and wind erosion, the Polignano sea caves were carved out of the jagged limestone cliffs – some incredibly deep and vast, too. This boat trip will take you as close as possible to see the string of caves and experience the show of lights and colours that dazzle visitors from all around.You'll not be able to resist jumping into the emerald-coloured waters, which are clear enough to see to the very bottom. Then, once you're back on board and drying off, you'll be treated to more top-notch views as we sail back into town.
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