Reset search
Italy
Satellite

Italy
Melendugno

Here you’ll find travel reports about Melendugno. Discover travel destinations in Italy of travelers writing a travel blog on FindPenguins.

8 travelers at this place:

  • Carol RakicicPuglia and Sicily via Barca
    Day7

    Last Day in Barcelona - Colonia Guell

     September 10 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

    Enjoyed the best breakfast at Santa Caterina of cortado, tomato bread and proscuitto tortilla.
    Unfortunately it was our last day and also raining but nevertheless we went out into the suburbs to Gaudi’s crypt/ church. Certainly a lesser known Gaudi site but the information centre was excellent and it was certainly worth seeing. The town was a Guell owned textile town where the workers lived also. All the houses were built in red exposed brick with architectural interest added with contrasting directions and plcement of the bricks.
    The crypt/church itself in true Gaudi tradition was not finished but it included many of the design features he was known for - contrasting direction of bricks, diffent angles and rock, mosaics, sloping mis-aligned columns and stained glass.
    Had lunch back at Restaurant d’Andrew - red peppers stuffed with bacalau mornay, steak and mash, chocolate pudding and the worst wine wine I have ever encountered that tasted like perfume.
    Bought empanadas for the airport and left early given warning of a an ongoing airport security strike. Things got worse from here as I got through by 7pm but flights were delayed due to the bad weather. This meant a 1:15am departure (10:30 scheduled), a complimentary visit to the VIP lounge coutesy of 28degrees and arrival at my airport hotel at Fiumicino at 3:30am.    Read more

    Map
  • Carol RakicicPuglia and Sicily via Barca
    Day8

    Torre dell Orso

     September 11 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

    Enjoyed almost 4 hours sleep at my airport hotel - best laid plans, then a one hour flight from Rome to Brindisi on Alitalia.
    This part was easy, as was the pre- booked shuttle to Torre dell Orso. Rain poured down during the drive but cleared quickly so I walked to the Grotta del Poesia. Swimming in this natural rock pool is a “bucket list” experience - very warm and clear water. The roman ruins at San Rocca were impressive for the extra dimension they added to s great swimming experience.
    Loved sword fish (spada) and green beans from friendly Viola’s for dinner and gelato from Dentoni 1euro a scoop.    Read more

    Map
  • Carol RakicicPuglia and Sicily via Barca
    Day9

    Torre dell Orso

     September 12 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    Had an early walk to the Grotta del Poesia to see it without the crowds, then a lavish breakfast courtesy of my B&B at the cliff top Hotel Belvedere.
    Walked south along the cliffs to Sant Andrea with dramatic eroded rock formations and had a warm swim in the bay there and another late afternoon in small surf on beach below Dentonis.
    Had aperitivo at local bar and swordfish again at Violas.    Read more

    Map
  • Bella Italia 2018
    Day48

    Grotte della Poesia, Roca

     October 16, 2018 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

    The weather forecast for Alberobello today was overcast and rain so we decided it was the perfect day for a car trip further down the coast towards the heel of Italy’s boot. It was a very easy and pleasant drive.

    Our destination was the Grotto della Poesia, the Cave of Poetry, located in the small town of Roca. What we found most amazing about our drive through some of the coastal towns was the sense of abandonment they had. Everything had shut down as the tourist season was over. It was a very bizarre feeling driving through these lovely but empty towns. Roca was the same except for the local hotel but it too had a very empty feel. The good thing about it being out of tourist season was there was hardly any traffic and parking was a breeze. Bonus for us.

    Most of Italy’s coastline is rocky with intermittent sandy beach coves, incredibly clear water and many sea caves. One of the most majestic and compelling is the Grotte della Poesia, a 30 metre wide sinkhole at the edge of the sea.

    Grotte della Poesia is said to have been a favorite swimming spot for an ancient princess, the sight of her swimming there inspired poets - thus the name, Cave of Poetry. Visitors nowadays come mainly to take leaps from its 5 metre cliffs into the clear waters, to scuba dive, swim from the sinkhole through an underground sea cave and back out to the sea. Even though the sun was shining it was a bit too cool for a swim so we just explored the area and admired the breathtaking scenery.

    On the north side of the cove adjacent to the Grotte, is the archaeological site of Roca Vecchia, an ancient town right at the edge of the sea. There is evidence of humans living here since the Bronze Age, along with the remains of massive walls from the 4th century BC, and structures and medieval walls dating from 14th century AD.

    In one of the caves along the cliff edge is a statue of Madonna, covered with photos and momentos of people sick or gone. It amazes me what people leave at these “random” statues and why the statues are even situated in some of the places we have seen them. I guess they bring people hope and comfort and there is nothing wrong with that.

    It was a lovely way to spend the day, at the seaside, sun shining and sea breezes blowing. Another idyllic location in gorgeous Italy.    Read more

    Map

You might also know this place by the following names:

Melendugno

Join us:

FindPenguins for iOS FindPenguins for Android

Sign up now