Polignano a Mare - Wheelin' Round the Heel - CycleBlaze

October 23, 2024

Polignano a Mare

Leaving Monopoli about 10 am this morning, we are planning a slow ride to soak up the sun and scenery. Just outside of town though, we happen across a grocery store, and Marjory pops inside to seek gluten-free granola to no avail.

we started a trend by parking our bikes here
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The scenery once we left Monopoli was really something.

lonely fishing spot
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the bluest blues
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Too soon, we were entering Polignano. I was  little worried it would be too small to occupy us for 2 nights - maybe we should have stayed in Monopoli another day? But this seawalk sure looked inviting.

outskirts of Polignano a Mare
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And then via Roma had a lively feel.

can it be another CandyLisa store?
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Walking around here, we saw amazing views everywhere with lots of restaurants, bars, and tourists. 

the famous beach
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We decided we would take a boat ride tomorrow to see the coast from the sea.

boat rides are popular here
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Polignano's favourite son Domenico Medugno, who first sang Volare. I expected to hear it everywhere here, but so far...nope.

Mr (and Ms) Volare - wo-oh-oh
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Scott AndersonI guess it’s getting too late in the season. When we were there in May we heard it constantly: https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/palermo2019/polignano-a-mare/
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2 months ago
Patrick Parnothats funny. maybe tomorrow?
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So many lookouts along the city walls. Spectacular views!

craggy coastline on city limit
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I think we will have no problem finding things to do for the next two nights! At lunch we met a really nice French girl who was a recent graduate in engineering and was taking a 2 month break before starting full time work. Fun to compare itineraries and interest. As she was travelling in the opposite direction (came from Bari, heading to Monopoli) we got to trade insights into each others trips and what to do.

And now, our bike trip is done. We left our bikes with reception and Puglia Cycle will pick them up. That's a wrap!

goodbye bikes!
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Karen PoretThanks for your memories!
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2 months ago
Patrick Parnoglad to share!
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The amended route
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the original route
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Today's ride: 15 km (9 miles)
Total: 567 km (352 miles)

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Mike AylingA great journal!
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2 months ago
Patrick Parnothx. short ride but fun!
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2 months ago
Kirsten KaarsooLooks like you enjoyed your trip. See you soon in Canmore. no new snow but the stuff from last week is hanging around.
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1 month ago
Patrick ParnoWe've been watching (and dreading) the cold forecasts!
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