What a wonderful little stay! Ada made us feel very welcome right from the start by jumping into our car to help us find a parking spot. She pointed out some nice little eateries and even offered us a parasol for the beach. We stayed in the downstairs studio for the first night which was lovely - stylishly decorated, neat, clean and comfortable - it was exactly what we were looking for. As it happened, for the next 2 nights Ada happened to have space in the upstairs apartment and she very kindly upgraded us. The Mare apartment is even more stunning and the terrace at the top is beautiful.

Polignano a Mare is a beautiful place to stay and this little apartment is right in the centre of the old town. You are seconds away from the famous beach view point and the beach itself is a very short walk away. I'm not usually a fan of cobble beaches, but this one is really pretty, and there are some fantastic rocks to jump off if you like a little adventure - just follow the locals lead and perhaps beware of the tallest ones!

Since the apartment is right in the centre, you can hear the bustling of the crowds, but somehow the sound seems to tail off around 11 so it doesn't disturb your sleep.

The breakfast in the morning is an added bonus and the staff at the cafe are very pleasant indeed.

Overall, this was a fantastic stay and I would highly recommend it.