Walking to Polignano a Mare

Have you tried using Google maps to check the distance and incline?

Actually, I was not aware that google maps show incline. I will try that.

It will good to learn how to figure this out on your own.
If you need any confirmation that the walk is almost as flat as a pancake— I can confirm.

Flat as a pancake is good. If I were staying at the hotel, I would want to be able to go into the old town area to sightsee and also to eat.

Your hotel is really close to the centro storico ( old town) and the iconic beach in Polignano a Mare called “Lama Monachile.” It’s also called “Cala Porto.”
If you’re looking for a really good restaurant in the old town, you can’t beat “Il Grottino.” It’s on a pedestrian-only street in the old town and has great food at reasonable prices. One of the best meals I had in Italy this month.
Cheers!

Thank you for this information. You sound as though you have actually visited the town. Is the walk a safe one to go alone? (I am an 84 year old woman, but fully able to walk, although no longer as far or as steep, and think!). Actually, I would not be looking for a "really good" restaurant but just casual places where I would be able to each small meals by myself.

Polignano a Mare is completely safe— no worries at all during any time of day or night. Three weeks ago, we stayed in a local apartment on Via Sirene Street just outside of the old town and it’s a small, beautiful and fun town. The central old town is completely pedestrianized, so you don’t even have to worry about cars.
The pedestrianized street a couple blocks from the apartment had lots of coffee cafes and restaurants. It’s called Via Roma and that’s where Il Grottino is located. Lots of casual restaurants.
Have a great time in Polignano a Mare!

Thank you so much, Kenko.

The hotel is practically in the historical center, so just 5 min walk.
No steep climbs, and very safe.

Hi, I will be staying in your hotel next May because my favorite room at the POSEA across the inlet from your hotel is booked. I have stayed at the POSEA this past May and also the year prior. The town is very flat, and you are only a couple of minutes from the old entrance gate. Just be careful if it rains because the beautiful stone polished streets can be a little slippery. Take a walk early in the morning before day trip people arrive, and you can have the gorgeous little lanes to yourself for some beautiful photographs!

Sending you a PM, also.

Thank you, Jean. It sounds great. I've learned to be careful on wet slippery cobblestone streets. Barcelona in the morning was tretcherous!