{"id":13897,"date":"2023-08-19T17:14:57","date_gmt":"2023-08-19T15:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=13897"},"modified":"2023-08-19T17:19:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T15:19:51","slug":"natural-pools-salento-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/natural-pools-salento-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 4 Natural pools in Salento"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the heart of Apulia, Salento welcomes us with its unique atmosphere, with its scents and flavors, with its wild nature and its villages, and with indescribable natural pools.<\/h2>\n

Let’s dive into the crystal clear waters of Salento, in the deep south of Apulia, between the gorges and sea, where true natural pools are hidden, jewelry set among the rocks. Here are the 4 pools not to be missed this summer (and 5 beautiful green accommodations)!<\/p>\n

1. Grotta della Poesia (Cave of Poetry)<\/h2>\n
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Photo by Giacomo Carena via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n

At Roca Vecchia, on the Adriatic side of Salento, in the marina of Melendugno, there’s\u00a0an archaeological site where there is a sighting tower of the ‘500, a sanctuary dedicated to the Madonna of Roca, a castle, of which remains overlook\u00a0the sea. In this beautiful location\u00a0there’s the Cave of Poetry, one of the ten most beautiful natural pools in the world, a spectacular place that will leave you breathless.<\/p>\n

2. Marina Serra’s natural pool<\/h2>\n
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Photo by tutu via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n

We stay on the Adriatic side to discover this creek between the rocks, dug by the sea and the wind. Marina Serra is a small town\u00a0in Salento, still not known by mass tourism. But its natural pool is worth the whole trip.<\/p>\n

3. The mouth of Idume\u00a0River<\/h2>\n

We are in Torre Chianca, a hamlet of Lecce. We follow the course of Idume\u00a0River to reach its mouth, where a small natural swimming pool is created, rich in vegetation and characterized by fresh and crystalline waters. And so we are in front of a pristine natural paradise.<\/p>\n

4. Monaca\u00a0Cave<\/h2>\n

Legend has it that many years ago a monk\u00a0seal lived here. This natural swimming pool is just 2 kilometers from Otranto and although it is not easy to reach it, we recommend that you try it. It is a pearl that leaves you speechless, where you can spend a day of total relax, lulled by the wind, the sun and the sea.<\/p>\n

Best green stays in Salento<\/h2>\n

There are plenty of environmentally friendly accommodation in this corner of Puglia. Staying in one of these structures will help you discover the true and authentic Salento, enjoy local produce and not harm the environment.<\/p>\n

Vegan holiday in Salento<\/h3>\n\n\t\t