Double bedroom
A peaceful, bright room designed for a restful night.
Holiday apartment in Monopoli · near the beach
Il Rifugio
di Marcy
Your home between the sea
and the historic centre.
40°57' N
17°18' E
17°18' E
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Your retreat
Vacation rental · Couples and families
Feel at home,
in the heart of Monopoli.
Il Rifugio di Marcy is an intimate, contemporary holiday apartment in Monopoli, ideal for couples and families who want to explore at their own pace.
The apartment is a convenient base for the beach, old harbour and historic centre, with a fully equipped kitchen and practical comforts for short or longer stays.
Spaces to enjoy
From your first morning coffee
to a final toast in the evening.
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Everything you need
Essential comforts
Every detail,
just where it belongs.
Fully equipped kitchen
Everything you need to enjoy the freedom of your own home.
Living area
A comfortable space for breakfast, dinner and relaxing.
Bathroom with shower
Contemporary lines, natural tones and a spacious shower.
Washer and dryer
Extra convenience, especially for longer stays.
Air conditioning
Comfort in every season, even on the warmest days.
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Inside the apartment
The gallery
A glimpse
of your stay.
Monopoli · Adriatic coast
The sea ahead,
the town around you.
Sun-filled days, whitewashed lanes, the scent of the sea and evenings spent outdoors.
Il Rifugio di Marcy is the ideal starting point for discovering the soul of Monopoli: its historic centre, harbour and the blue waters of the Apulian coast.
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A town to experience,
a sea to discover.
Take a journey through the historic centre, the old harbour and the waters of the Apulian coast.
Monopoli historic centre
The Cathedral,
the town's Baroque heart.
Along the lanes of the old town, the Cathedral of Maria Santissima della Madia reveals the Baroque soul of Monopoli.
A story shaped by the sea
The Cathedral and
the Madonna della Madia.
Today's building holds centuries of faith, art and tradition, from the first Romanesque church to its theatrical Baroque reconstruction.
Construction begins on the Romanesque Cathedral above an earlier pre-Romanesque church.
According to tradition, the icon of the Madonna della Madia reaches the shore at dawn on 16 December aboard a raft. Its timbers allow the church roof to be completed.
The Cathedral is rebuilt in the late Baroque form seen today, with its monumental façade, bell tower and richly coloured marble.
The old harbour
Blue boats,
pale stone and sea.
The harbour is one of Monopoli's most loved places: an authentic corner for strolling among colourful fishing boats, old walls and reflections on the water.
The sea around Monopoli
Coves to discover,
water to remember.
From sandy beaches to rocky inlets, every day can begin beside a different shade of blue.
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Experience Monopoli
Authentic experiences,
from sea to countryside.
Ideas that turn a stay into a lasting memory: time on the water, Puglian flavours and routes through the olive landscape.
Things to do in Monopoli
Six ways to
experience the town.
For guided and water-based activities, check availability, weather conditions and booking requirements in advance.
Boat tour along the coast
Sail past the old town walls and discover coves and sea caves from a memorable new perspective.
SUP, kayaking and snorkelling
Enjoy the sea at your own pace among small bays, transparent water and rocky stretches of coastline.
Monopoli street food
Try focaccia, panzerotti, Adriatic seafood and a pasticciotto while strolling between the centre and harbour.
Puglian cooking class
Learn to make orecchiette and traditional recipes in a hands-on experience to share and take home.
Cycle among olive trees and masserie
Ride through the Monopoli countryside past dry-stone walls, ancient olive groves and historic farmhouses.
Sunset aperitivo
End the day on the seafront or by the old harbour as the pale stone turns golden in the evening light.
Places to discover nearby
Three places,
three sides of Puglia.
From the sea to the caves and on to the trulli of the Itria Valley: three inspiring day trips to enrich your stay.
A day trip from Il Rifugio di Marcy
Polignano a Mare,
lanes suspended above the blue.
Just a few kilometres from Monopoli, this whitewashed town overlooks the Adriatic amid panoramic terraces, coves and caves carved by the sea.
Experiences to enjoy
Four ways to
discover Polignano.
A day shaped by pale stone, clear water and sweeping coastal views.
Wander through the old town
Enter through the Arco Marchesale and stroll among little squares, whitewashed houses and balconies above the Adriatic.
Take in Lama Monachile
Walk to the panoramic terraces above the old town and its famous cove, framed by two high rock walls.
Explore the sea caves
See the caves carved into the cliffs from the water on a boat, canoe or SUP excursion.
Walk towards San Vito
Follow the coast to the village of San Vito and its abbey, passing small bays and open sea views.
From stone to wonder
Castellana Grotte,
a journey beneath Puglia.
From its old town to its famous karst caves, Castellana brings together village atmosphere and an extraordinary underground landscape.
Places and experiences
From the old town
to the White Cave.
A day of local history, geological wonders and star-filled skies.
Reach the White Cave
Choose the full route and walk through passages and caverns to the bright formations of the White Cave.
Descend into the Grave
Begin your visit in the vast natural cavern lit by the opening that connects the underground world to the sky.
Stroll through the old town
Discover the lanes, squares and churches of the historic centre, including the remarkably narrow Vico Stracciato.
From caves to stars
Round off the day at the Franco Anelli Speleological Museum or with an activity at the Sirio Astronomical Observatory.
UNESCO World Heritage
Alberobello,
the town of trulli.
Conical roofs, dry-stone walls and whitewashed lanes shape one of Puglia's most recognisable townscapes.
Places and experiences
Among the trulli,
one step at a time.
A slow itinerary through historic quarters, house museums, craftsmanship and panoramic views.
Walk through Rione Monti
Follow the sloping streets among hundreds of trulli, craft shops and roofs decorated with painted symbols.
Discover Aia Piccola
Explore this quieter residential quarter, where the trulli retain a more peaceful and authentic atmosphere.
Step inside the Trullo Sovrano
Visit Alberobello's only two-storey trullo and see its traditional rooms, furnishings and building techniques up close.
Photograph the town from above
Head to the Santa Lucia viewpoint for a sweeping view of the UNESCO-listed historic centre's conical rooftops.
Starting from Monopoli
Getting there,
made simple.
Three easy day trips from Il Rifugio di Marcy, with driving directions, public transport options and the most useful bus times.
01North · coast
Polignano a Mare
By car · about 15 minutes via the SS16 towards Bari, taking the Polignano a Mare exit.
Direct bus · FSE route 160
Open directions ↗Useful weekday departures from Monopoli:
07:00→ 07:2508:15→ 08:2512:10→ 12:2513:05→ 13:2014:05→ 14:2015:10→ 15:2516:30→ 16:5018:25→ 18:4019:45→ 20:00
02Inland · caves
Castellana Grotte
By car · about 25 minutes via the SP120 towards Castellana Grotte.
FSE bus · change at Conversano
Open directions ↗Two useful weekday connections:
- 07:00 Monopoli → 07:40 Conversano; 08:30 Conversano → 08:50 Castellana.
- 12:10 Monopoli → 12:45 Conversano; 13:05 Conversano → 13:20 Castellana.
03Itria Valley · trulli
Alberobello
By car · about 30 minutes, following signs for Castellana Grotte and then Alberobello.
FSE bus · change at Locorotondo
Open directions ↗Monday to Saturday connection:
MonopoliDeparture · route 390
LocorotondoArrival and wait
LocorotondoDeparture · route 320
AlberobelloArrival
Total journey time: 3 hours 15 minutes, including a 2 hour 10 minute wait in Locorotondo. On Sundays and public holidays, check the FSE journey planner for an alternative.
The direct Terra&Mare bus is a seasonal summer service.
Flavours of Monopoli
From breakfast
to dinner.
A compact guide to starting the day the Apulian way, then moving on to focaccia, seafood and the area's traditional dishes.
01Sweet or savoury
An Apulian good morning
Sweet or savoury
breakfast.
Premiato Caffè Venezia
Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, 18. Sit down for breakfast in the heart of the old town, with coffee and the day's pastries.
What to order Espresso or cappuccino, then ask which Apulian pastry has just come out of the oven.
Panificio La Portavecchia
Via Procaccia, 43. An easy stop for a savoury breakfast or something to take with you to the beach.
What to order Warm focaccia barese; also try panzerotti, taralli and baked sweets.
Panificio L'Assunta
Contrada Sant'Antonio d'Ascula, 169. A stop outside the old town for baked goods, savoury snacks and a quick bite.
What to order Focaccia, a panzerotto or a selection of savoury pastries to share.
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Lunch and dinner
Seafood
and tradition.
Il Guazzetto
Via dell'Erba, 39/41. The daily catch leads a Mediterranean kitchen that also prepares its pasta, bread and desserts in house.
What to order Seafood starter, fresh pasta with the catch of the day or mixed fried fish.
Osteria Perricci
Via Orazio Comes, 1. An unfussy table a few steps from the harbour's blue boats, with a menu centred on seafood.
What to order House antipasti, friselle, mixed fried small fish and the catch of the day.
La Locanda dei Mercanti
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 44. A trattoria in the old town for straightforward, convivial seafood cooking.
What to order Seafood antipasti, a seafood pasta and whichever fish is available that day.
Look for these on the menu
Six flavours to remember.
- 01Focaccia barese
- 02Panzerotto
- 03Orecchiette with turnip tops
- 04Fava bean purée and chicory
- 05Frisa or cialledda
- 06Octopus or fish in guazzetto
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