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Grotta della Poesia 2,384 reviews #2 of 6 things to do in Roca Vecchia Caverns & Caves Write a review What people are saying " Beautiful scene " Jul 2023 We found a nearby parking, small walk, the day was sunny, the reflection on the grotto was amazing m, beautiful place. " Diving in a charming cave and sea " Jun 2023
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Welcome to the stunning Grotta della Poesia, also known as the Cave of Poetry located in Salento, Italy. It is a true hidden gem in the beautiful southern region of Puglia, Italy. This breathtaking natural wonder is just waiting to be explored.
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The Cave of Poetry | The Cave of Poetry: Unveiling the Secrets of Words Deep in the heart of the literary world lies a hidden treasure, a sanctuary of words - The Cave of Poetry. This mystical place, veiled in mystery and enchantment, is the birthplace of inspiration, dreams, and emotions. It is a realm where language transcends its ordinary
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The Poetry cave (Grotte delle Poesia ) was known to be one of the best natural swimming places on the coast of Puglia. In fact, it is included in the list of the 10 most beautiful natural pools in the world. The turquoise and blue and green colours are just amazing. On the day we went, it was very overcast so my photos are not as spectacular as.
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The Poetry Cave is located very close to the town of Roca. It is almost halfway between Otranto and Lecce. Easy access is possible by car. This region of Italy is called Melendugno. You will find it in the middle of the rocky landscape of the shore. Is it possible to swim at Grotta della Poesia? Yes! Not only possible but highly recommended.
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The cave of Poetry In Roca di Melendugno, in Salento, exists one of the most evocative and mysterious archaeological sites in Italy: La Grotta della Poesia, a small paradise on the coast of Salento.
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Considered one of the 10 most beautiful natural pools in the world, the Cave of Poetry (or the Grotta della Poesia) is located in a very small town in southern Salento, Roca Vecchia, which is in the municipality of Melendugno, about 20 kilometres from Otranto and 30 from Lecce.
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The Cave of poetry is located in the locality of Roca Vecchia, in the municipality of Melendugno. Therefore, located on the east coast of Salento. It is immersed in a heavenly and uncontaminated place. More precisely, it is 23 km from Lecce and 20 km from Otranto.
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Grotta della Poesia. This is what has been called one of the ten most beautiful natural pools on the planet, which springs from among the rocks of the Adriatic coast of Upper Salento, precisely in Roca Vecchia.. This natural pool is so beautiful that it can take the breath away from anyone who sets out to visit it. The waters in this area are wonderful, crystal clear and aqua-green in colour.
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One of the most majestic and compelling is the Grotte della Poesia (Caves of Poetry) in the small town of Roca, a 100 foot wide sinkhole at the edge of the sea. Roca is positioned in between San Foca and Torre dell'Orso about 35 miles south of Brindisi. Both San Foca and Toree Dell'Orso have several large beach resorts and are very crowded.
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Cave of Poetry - Natural pool surrounded by rugged limestone cliffs, with caves & a tunnel to the open sea.
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The Cave of Poetry by Savfk (https://soundcloud.com/savfk) is licensed under a Creative Commons license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4./).Savfk.
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17 of the Best Coastal + Beach Towns in Italy Be prepared for a (short) walk. When you arrive at the Grotta della Poesia and pay your entrance fee, it's a short walk over a rocky, unshaded landscape to reach the pool itself. The views, both of the coastline and of the scattered archaeological ruins of Roca Vecchia, are fantastic.
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The University of Salento archeological teams that have continued to work here for over a quarter of a century since Pagliara's cave discovery became increasingly concerned with the ever-growing crowds each summer coming to swim and sunbathe in the Grotta della Poesia, as well as elsewhere within the thirty-hectare site by the water.
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The history Excavations reveal a non-stop occupation of Roca Vecchia territory starting from the end of the XVII century BC, through Iron, Archaic and Messapic Age, up to the late Roman Republic.
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The Poetry Cave | ita: Grotta della Poesia | is a natural swimming pool located in the Roca Vecchia village on the Adriatic coastline between the cities of Lecce and Otranto. It is a part of the Marine Areas of Melendugno town and very close to other natural points of interest.