photograph of the beach in front of the Abbey of San Vito, Polignano

On the picturesque beach of San Vito in Polignano a Mare, local fishermen moor their traditional Apulian gozzi boats. These small wooden vessels, pulled dry on the sand or left directly on shore, bear witness to the centuries-old maritime tradition of this village overlooking the Adriatic Sea. In the background, the imposing Abbey of San Vito casts its protective shadow over the colorful boats.

Polignano a Mare, fishing boats, Apulian gozzi, San Vito Abbey, San Vito beach, Adriatic Sea, Apulia, Bari, maritime tradition, landscape photography