The stay at Marias appartment in Puglia was fantastic. We are made very welcome, we were kindly picked up at Monopoli train station by someone who I think was a local celebrity. We are dropped of at the apartment where we were greated by Maria. After showing us around the apartment she took us on a tour of the town, she even helped us choose somewhere for lunch. She asked the the waitress to serve us a speciality dish of sea food.
Monopoli was a great place to stay and is also very good location to catch trains to other areas in Puglia. We recommend going to Polignano a Mare and Lecce. Make full use the the bikes the Maria may kindly offer, there are many great beaches traveling south. The longer you stay in Monopoli. The more you love it.