A visit to Monopoli - in pictures

It's still nippy outside, so to get you in the mood for summer we'd thought we'd share a few pictures of our favourite local town, Monopoli. Monopoli is a larger seaside town with a big port and a beautiful historic centre. You will find an abundance of excellent fish restaurants as well as bars and cafes near the main squares. There's a little beach, which is free, and on Tuesdays they have a huge market. You can also find many-a-festival taking place in the evenings during August as the locals and nearby towns gather together for various celebrations. It's also a real hub for cultural and sporting activities. See below for a few of our snaps!

Old port of Monopoli

Perrici Osteria Via Orazio Comes 1, 70043 Monopoli

Monopoli public beach

Church of St. Vito, Monopoli

Pretty side streets and alleyways

The port at night

Great evening-life in the squares

Cafe Napoli, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 2, 70043, Monopoli

Fishing boats at the port

Osteria Perricci - ‪A favourite. Simple menu – good value and very Italian. This place does fantastic langoustines and fresh pasta in a tomato sauce. (Via Orazio Comes 1, ‪70043 Monopoli, +39 080 9372208)

Café Napoli - ‪Perfect for an aperitif or an ice-cream after dinner (or shopping). If I remember correctly they have something like 36 different types of hot chocolates! As shown in image 7. (Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 2, ‪70043 Monopoli)

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