Roca Vecchia in Puglia, Salento
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Roca Vecchia

Roca Vecchia is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Melendugno, characterised by Grotta della Poesia, archaeology and rocky coast.

Coast, landscape and places to discover

Roca Vecchia lies on the Adriatic coast in the area of Melendugno. Nearby coastal places include Torre dell'Orso and San Foca.

The page brings together the main public, natural and historic places documented for this locality, including Grotta della Poesia, Torre di Roca Vecchia, Grotta della Madonnina and Nfoca Ciucci.

Municipality Melendugno · Province of Lecce
Coast Adriatic coast
Landscape Grotta della Poesia, archaeology and rocky coast

Discover Roca Vecchia

A concise guide to the coastline, the main places and the historical or environmental context of this locality.

Coast and landscape

The coastline around Roca Vecchia is characterised by Grotta della Poesia, archaeology and rocky coast. This setting shapes both access to the sea and the identity of the resort.

Places to know

Among the places documented on this page are Grotta della Poesia, Torre di Roca Vecchia, Grotta della Madonnina and Nfoca Ciucci. Proper names are kept in their original local form.

Context and protection

Grotta della Poesia is a protected archaeological and natural site where bathing is prohibited. Poesia Piccola is not presented as freely accessible because of collapse risk and heritage protection requirements.

Where Roca Vecchia is

On the Adriatic coast in the area of Melendugno. Nearby coastal places include Torre dell'Orso and San Foca.

Roca Vecchia Melendugno · Province of Lecce
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Approximate coordinates: 40.2902, 18.4226

Beaches and places in Roca Vecchia

The page lists 11 public, natural or historic places documented for this locality.

Grotta della Poesia

Protected archaeological and natural site where bathing is prohibited under current management rules.

Torre di Roca Vecchia

A historic coastal tower or lookout connected with the defensive landscape of Roca Vecchia.

Grotta della Madonnina

A natural cave on the coast of Roca Vecchia, documented among the principal geological or historic places of the locality.

Nfoca Ciucci

A coastal place documented in the Salentissimo.it archive for Roca Vecchia.

Portulignu

A coastal place documented in the Salentissimo.it archive for Roca Vecchia.

Punta Sapone

A historic or archaeological place documented in the coastal area of Roca Vecchia.

Spiaggia canale Zzuccatu

A beach or sea-access point on the coast of Roca Vecchia, included among the public coastal places of this page.

Castello di Roca Vecchia

A historic or archaeological place documented in the coastal area of Roca Vecchia.

Grotta dello Zingaro

A natural cave on the coast of Roca Vecchia, documented among the principal geological or historic places of the locality.

Insenatura della Zolfara

A cove or bay on the coast of Roca Vecchia, set within the local rocky or sandy landscape.

Pascariello Grande e Piccolo

A cove or bay on the coast of Roca Vecchia, set within the local rocky or sandy landscape.

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Frequently asked questions about Roca Vecchia

Essential answers about the location, coast, principal places and current context.

Where is Roca Vecchia?
Roca Vecchia is a coastal locality in the Municipality of Melendugno, on the Adriatic coast between Torre dell'Orso and San Foca.
What is the Grotta della Poesia?
It is a karst complex formed by the Great Cave and the Small Cave, beside the archaeological area of Roca Vecchia.
Why is Roca Vecchia archaeologically important?
The Small Cave of Poetry preserves many prehistoric marks and Messapian and Latin inscriptions, while the surrounding area contains important remains of the ancient fortified settlement.
Can you swim in the Grotta della Poesia?
The Grotta della Poesia is a protected natural and archaeological site. Visitor information reports a swimming ban, so the rules displayed on site should always be followed.
Which beach businesses are retained on the new page?
Rokamel, Lido Coiba and Playa Pequeña.
Why is Kum Beach Club Roca no longer listed?
The historical Salentissimo page stated that it had permanently closed and been replaced by Playa Pequeña, which is active in 2026.

Nearby seaside resorts to discover

Continue along the coast towards Torre dell'Orso and San Foca.

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San Foca

San Foca is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Melendugno, characterised by beaches, harbour, tower and accessible sea access.

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Torre dell'Orso

Torre dell'Orso is a seaside locality on the Adriatic coast of Melendugno, characterised by sandy beach, Due Sorelle and coastal tower.

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