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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 Sea · Salento
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.

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15 photographs document the coastline, local landmarks and seaside activities of Roca Vecchia.

Grotta della Poesia - Roca Vecchia - Melendugno
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Grotta della Poesia - Roca Vecchia - Melendugno
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Castello di Roca Vecchia - Roca Vecchia - Melendugno
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Grotta della Poesia - Roca Vecchia - Melendugno
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Grotta della Poesia - Roca Vecchia - Melendugno
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Grotta della Poesia - Roca Vecchia - Melendugno
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Grotta della Poesia - Roca Vecchia - Melendugno
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Portulignu - Roca Vecchia - Melendugno
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Torre di Roca Vecchia - Roca Vecchia - Melendugno
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Torre di Roca Vecchia - Roca Vecchia - Melendugno
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Torre di Roca Vecchia - Roca Vecchia - Melendugno
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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.

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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Coordinates: 40.2902, 18.4226

Accommodation in Roca Vecchia and nearby

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Hotel Belvedere Salento

Via Alessandro Volta, 37 Torre dell"Orso - Lecce +39 0832 84 12 44 Claim for free

Agriturismo Costarella

Provinciale Borgagne – S. Andrea Contrada Costarella,73026, Borgagne (Le) +39 380 4927948 Claim for free

Hotel Mare Blu

Litoranea Torre dell"Orso - San Foca, Via Gaetano Donizetti, 73026 Roca Vecchia (Le) +39 0832 841708 Claim for free

Barone di Mare

SP 366, 73026 - Torre Dell"Orso (Le) +39 0832/402530 Claim for free

Tenuta Pozzello

Prov.le Torre dell"Orso - Roca, Marina di Melendugno (Le) +39 347 3607044 Claim for free

The View b&b, Terrace & More

Via Venticinque Aprile, 73026 San Foca (Le) +39 349 652 1865 Claim for free

Masseria Stali

Via Vicinale Cisterna Vecchia, 8 - 73010 Caprarica di Lecce (LE) +39 349.743.9463 Claim for free

Oasi Park Hotel

SP 366 Litoranea S. Cataldo - Otranto 73026 Roca di Melendugno (Le) +39 0832 842 633 - Cell: +39 320 382 6877 Claim for free

Posia Retreat & SPA UNA Esperienze

Via Lungomare Matteotti, 157, 73026 San Foca (Le) +39 0832 700 433 Claim for free

Masseria La Millenaria

SP Melendugno - San Foca, 73026 San Foca (Le) +39 389 177 3933 Claim for free

Antares Agriturismo

S.P. Melendugno – San Foca km 3, 73026 Melendugno (Le) +39 377 323 5826 Claim for free

Direzione Salento - Villa La Cisterna

Via delle Ginestre, 73026 San Foca (Le) +39 320 084 6414 Claim for free

Hotel Morini

Piazza Fiume, 8A, 73026 San Foca (Le) +39 0832 881 008 Claim for free

Sairon Village

Via Prov. per Melendugno, Torre Dell"orso, Melendugno (Le) +39 0832 842 000 Claim for free

Agriturismo Tenuta Kyrios

SP147 Borgagne-Martano km 1,3, 73026 Borgagne (Le) +39 334 171 7972 Claim for free

Borgo Segine - Tenuta del Falcone

Via Euterpe, Km 2,7 - Torre Specchia,Melendugno (Le) +39 337 826617 Claim for free

Masseria Carrozzi

Contrada Carrozzi, 73026 Melendugno (Le) +39 0832 881 003 Claim for free

Giardino dei Suoni B&B

Via Sant"Agostino, 22 73026 Melendugno (Le) +39 329 40 54 410 (Claudia) Claim for free

Resort Leonardo

Via del Canneto, 2, 73026 San Foca (Le) +39 351 512 5249 Claim for free

Casa vacanze Il Tramaglio

Via Padova, 14, 73026 San Foca (Le) +39 333 724 9391 Claim for free

La Zolfara

Via Giuseppe Parini 4, 73027 Roca Vecchia - Marina di Melendugno (Le) +39 327 173 0845 Claim for free

Residence Vaìa

Contrada Sentinella, 73026 Torre dell"Orso (Le) +39 388 447 5050 Claim for free

Agriturismo Tenuta Don Giovanni

SP Melendugno-San Foca km 0.5, 73026 Melendugno (Le) +39 0832 178 5255 Claim for free

Villa Rosa Candida

Via delle Gardenie, 73026 Melendugno (Le) +39 320 769 6620 Claim for free

Regina Isabella Rooms

Via Mediterraneo 1/11, 73026 Roca Vecchia (Le) +39 329 061 3963 Claim for free

B&B Blu San Foca

Via Tevere, 15, 73026 San Foca (Le) +39 349 848 1237 Claim for free

Resort Punta Cassano

Litorale Lecce-Otranto, 73026 San Foca (Le) +39 333 949 0037 Claim for free

Radici B&B

Via Filippo Turati, 26, 73026 Melendugno (Le) +39 340 468 4730 Claim for free

Suite Petrelli

Via Zeno, 73026 Roca Vecchia (Le) +39 377 023 0785 Claim for free

B&B Pietramare

Via Roma, 26, 73026 Melendugno (Le) +39 320 966 9789 Claim for free
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Nearby seaside resorts to discover

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

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Torre dell'Orso

Continue along the coast towards Torre dell'Orso, another nearby stop in the Salentissimo.it seaside itinerary.

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San Foca

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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.