Footage of the incident shows the woman clinging to the rugged rock face as she attempts to climb back toward safer ground. The climb may look short on camera, but the steep, irregular rock surface makes the situation appear far from easy. Lama Monachile is one of the most recognizable sights in Polignano a Mare, a picturesque town on Italy’s Adriatic coast. The desire to find a unique viewpoint can be tempting, especially at a location as spectacular as Polignano a Mare. For this tourist, a picture-perfect day at one of Puglia’s most beautiful beaches suddenly became a heart-stopping climb back to safety.