We started our experience with Elena with a warm welcome from pre arrival communication to greeting us on the day and as a host Elena was absolutely first class. What was especially evident was her pride and passion for Polignano a most beautiful town. Elena’s passion for her town started and was reflected in the care she took walking us through to her unique and special property.
Her walk and greeting gave local insight especially around resturant recommendations was fantastic to hear and as we found out to our pleasure most accurate. It was also reassuring to know that as a local shop owner our host was only 5 mins away and always on hand should you wish.
When we arrived at the accommodation we discovered it was over three floors with some steep stairs between each floor. That aside once inside it was nicely laid out and very clean. Being in the centre of the old town and nestled between bars the noise levels at weekends is high. Having said that you benefit from being in the buzz of Italians enjoying themselves and by adjusting to the local timetable of late nights and afternoon siesta we soon settle to a different rhythm.
We would recommend a car and would took the secure parking which is a five minute walk from the accommodation. We enjoyed visits to Bari, Monopoly and the splendid foothills with endless olive trees. Finding not only local olive oil producers but also local wine and beer outlets.
So all in all a most special holiday made more so by Elena’s thoughtful and very evident passion for all things local. We highly recommend