The stunning seaside town in Italy with a ‘Santorini feel’ you may have never heard of

A quaint little town in the southern region of Puglia offers up the quintessential Italian experience, described as being similar to Santorini but with much a calmer ambiance.

Monopoli charmingly combines its historic medieval centre with its picturesque coastline and is one of the loveliest places to stroll.

The town is home to a number of small coves, pristine beaches and delicious local cuisine serving up the authentic southern Italian atmosphere.

Add in a photogenic harbour, old town architecture, beautiful villages and the heavenly Adriatic coast, and you’ll get a slice of Monopoli.

Social media user @CharmOfCulture spoke of Monopoli in a thread on X in which they rated the less known Italian spots they have visited.

They said: “The town was buzzing with life at night which made it great to walk around in.

“Being on the water too made the sunsets here incredibly picturesque”.

They added how, despite only being there for a few hours, “I recall being surprised by how nice it was.

“Some parts of the town reminded me of Santorini with its white-washed buildings”.