{"id":18493,"date":"2024-01-18T12:11:37","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T12:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/grotta-della-poesia\/"},"modified":"2025-05-26T13:28:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T13:28:04","slug":"grotta-della-poesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/en\/grotta-della-poesia\/","title":{"rendered":"Grotta della poesia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drenched in the rocky coast of Salento, the <\/span><b>Grotta della Poesia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> opens like a hidden treasure, a natural paradise that conquers heart and mind. Not just a simple sea cave, but a real sanctuary of emotions, a perfect refuge for true emotions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its turquoise waters, illuminated by the sun\u2019s rays, create an atmosphere of surreal charm. In front of its priceless beauty, time seems to stand still, leaving room only for admiration and serenity. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13684 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-come-arrivare.jpg\" alt=\"grotta della poesia come arrivare\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-come-arrivare.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-come-arrivare-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-come-arrivare-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-come-arrivare-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General information <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grotta della Poesia, a natural masterpiece, reveals its beauty in two distinct forms: the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grotta della Poesia Grande<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Grotta della Poesia Piccola<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This<\/span><b> karst complex<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, shaped over the millennia by the incessant work of water erosion, offers a spectacular view of the connection between land and sea. The largest pool, with an elliptical shape about 30 by 18 meters, is located a short distance from the coast, and is the known. On the other side, the Grotta della Poesia Piccola, more intimate, with boards of about 15 by 9 meters, is a jewel separated from the open sea by about 70 meters. Here, among its rock walls, ancient graffiti have been discovered, testimonies of sailors who carved their thoughts on stone before crossing the waves to distant lands like Greece and Albania. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PypmAJID3UU?si=qH1mfYvDhAw25mcs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The legend of the Grotta della Poesia<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>legend envelops the Grotta della Poesia<\/strong> with a cloak of mystery and millennial charm. It is told of a princess, wrapped in her timeless beauty, who once drank from the clear waters of the cave, becoming a source of inspiration for the poets of the time. This <\/span><b>ancient natural sanctuary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, once part of the <\/span><b>Parco Archeologico Roca Vecchia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, preserves indelible traces of past eras: Messapic inscriptions, Greek and Latin that sailors would engrave before embarking on their journeys to the remote Greek and Albanian coasts. But the name of the cave itself has a deep meaning: &#8220;pos\u00eca&#8221; from ancient Greek, evokes the presence of a fresh water spring, which once flowed into this place. Today, the Grotta della Poesia continues to be a magnetic attraction for visitors, both for its history steeped in legend and for the romantic atmosphere that surrounds it, Becoming a refuge for young couples who decide to exchange promises of love in an enchanted environment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13686 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-dove-si-trova.jpg\" alt=\"grotta della poesia dove si trova\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-dove-si-trova.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-dove-si-trova-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-dove-si-trova-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-dove-si-trova-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to access the Grotta della Poesia? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Accessing the Grotta della Poesia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is very simple. After reaching Roca Vecchia and parking your car in the spacious car park on the coastal road, you proceed past the suggestive <\/span><b>Santuario di Maria Santissima delle Grazie<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and you access the cliff that winds along the coast through the large gate that guards it. Continuing on the cliff, a few meters from the road, you will find the charming natural pool. It is important to keep in mind that this is a <\/span><b>protected area<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so it is essential to respect the surrounding nature and the rules established to preserve this natural jewel for future generations. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rules of the Grotta della Poesia<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Regulation of the Grotta della Poesia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, established to preserve these enchanted lands, includes several provisions issued by the Mayor of Melendugno:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No approach to the rocky ridge overlooking the sea due to danger of cliff collapse. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bathing ban<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no food or drink<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No umbrellas and sunbeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ban on the practice of street trade<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no waste disposal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no digging<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no access to tunnels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13688 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-roca-vecchia-salento.jpg\" alt=\"grotta della poesia roca vecchia salento\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-roca-vecchia-salento.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-roca-vecchia-salento-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-roca-vecchia-salento-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-roca-vecchia-salento-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening hours and prices of the Grotta della Poesia<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure the protection and conservation of the area, <\/span><b>&#8216;access to the Grotta della Poesia has been regulated and an entrance ticket<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, required only during the summer period.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The ticket price is around 3 euros <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for adults and 2 euros for children under 16, over 75 years old and groups of more than 10 people. Admission is free for people with disabilities and residents in the province of Lecce. In addition to the entrance to the area, <\/span><b>the ticket also includes a short guided tour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thus enriching the visitor experience. During the summer period, which runs<\/span><b> from 1 May to 15 October<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><b> the cave is open every day from 9:00 to 19:00<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition, from 16:00 to 20:00 you can explore the archaeological area of Roca Vecchia. Those who wish to visit the cave during other periods of the year, can agree on days and times for a guided tour, thus guaranteeing a tailor-made and unforgettable experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where it is and how to get there<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Grotta della Poesia is located along the Adriatic coast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Salento, in the province of Lecce, in south-eastern Italy. It is located in the locality of Roca Vecchia, in the municipality of Melendugno.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To <\/span><b>reach the Grotta della Poesia in Roca Vecchia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can take a bus from Lecce or other towns of Salento or travel by car.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In particular, you can take advantage of the <\/span><b>Salento bus service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by taking the <\/span><b>line 101 direction Torre dell&#8217;Orso <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and get off at the Roca Vecchia stop. From the bus stop you have to walk 5\/10 minutes to reach the cave.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, if you can <\/span><b>drive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you must follow the <\/span><b>Lecce-Melendugno state<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from here take the road to &#8220;Roca Vecchia&#8221; and then follow the signs for Grotta della Poesia. Once you arrive on the spot, you will find a parking lot and can walk along the rocky coast. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to go early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid crowds of tourists. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13690 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia.jpg\" alt=\"grotta della poesia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/grotta-della-poesia-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drenched in the rocky coast of Salento, the Grotta della Poesia opens like a hidden treasure, a natural paradise that conquers heart and mind. Not just a simple sea cave, but a real sanctuary of emotions, a perfect refuge for true emotions. Its turquoise waters, illuminated by the sun\u2019s rays, create an atmosphere of surreal [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":13685,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18493","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-attractions"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18493","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18493"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18493\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13685"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/villeinsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}