How to get to Monopoli: train, plane, car and bus
Complete guide to reaching Monopoli by train, plane, car and bus. Connections from Bari, Rome and Milan with travel times and practical tips.
Travel guide to Monopoli
Everything you need to visit Monopoli: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
What to see in Monopoli in 2 days: itinerary through the old port, coves and farmhouses
A 2-day Monopoli itinerary: from the white old town to the crystal-clear sea of Cala Porta Vecchia, through rock churches and hidden farmhouses.
Where to stay in Monopoli: areas, accommodation and practical tips
Guide on where to stay in Monopoli: from the seaside old town to the farmhouse countryside, with budget tips, accommodation types and the perfect area for every traveller.
Where to eat in Monopoli: raw seafood, orecchiette and trattorias in the old town
Guide to the best restaurants in Monopoli: raw fish, orecchiette with turnip tops, Apulian focaccia and old-port trattorias. Tips for eating authentically.
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