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2. Monopoli – Italy
Just a stone’s throw from Polignano a Mare, Monopoli has all the charm without the Instagram crowds. This seaside town in Puglia is a mix of sun-bleached stone buildings, quiet alleyways, and a working fishing harbor that still feels authentic. Its old town is wrapped around a small but lovely beach, where locals gather in the evenings for a dip. Fly into Bari, and you’re less than an hour away from this gem. Come for the peaceful pace, stay for the food—you haven’t had fresh seafood until you’ve had it here.