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Grotta della Poesia
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Restaurants
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Poesia Restaurant and Bar
316
438 ft$$ - $$$ • Seafood • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Rockastone
136
0.1 mi$$$$ • Italian • Seafood • Mediterranean
Zia Lucia
18
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Bar • Pub
Rokamel
369
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Seafood
Mare Blu Ristorante - Hotel Mare Blu
2
0.2 miItalian • Apulian • Southern-Italian
Lido Coiba
54
0.4 mi$ • Italian
Gustomare
107
0.5 mi$$$$ • Italian • Seafood • Mediterranean
Oasi Madonna di Roca Restaurant
7
0.4 miItalian
Lido Solero
60
0.6 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Seafood
Oasis Park
5
0.5 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian
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Attractions
53 within 6 miles
Area Archeologica di Roca Vecchia
249
320 ftAncient Ruins
Spiaggia di Portulignu
2
0.3 miBeaches
Torre di Maradico
1
0.5 miAncient Ruins
Le Due Sorelle
688
1.8 miGeologic Formations
Torre Sant'Andrea
522
2.8 miLookouts
San Foca
118
1 miMarinas
Torre di Guardia
46
1.4 miObservation Decks & Towers
Lido Solero
88
1 miBeaches • Beach & Pool Clubs
Lido Solemar
10
1.3 miBeach & Pool Clubs
Chiesa degli Angeli
15
1.4 miChurches & Cathedrals
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Denisa Chrastkova
Wetherby, UK4 contributions
NO JUMPING OR SWIMMING
Jul 2021 • Family
Very very disappointing. Hope you read this review before you go. We went today because we read all this beautiful reviews about jumping from the cliff and having good day. So first of all the car park there is really expensive- 2 hours 4.50€ , for entrance another 3€ per person. The main thing is nobody will tell you you CAN NOT swim there until you pay. I saw looots of people today will beach bags , exited kids for having great. Nothing from that.
It’s beautiful place …. But if you want to have bit of fun, don’t waste your time .
D.
Written July 21, 2021
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Giroldy M
3 contributions
Can’t jump off cliffs anymore- it is now an archeological site
Aug 2022 • Family
NOT ALLOWED to jump off cliffs. We got there this morning after standing in a long line to pay the entrance fee. It is now an archeological site and they are trying to preserve the cliffs.. therefore
NO jumping off cliffs, NO swimming, NO eating/drinking allowed.
There is a fine if you do this. So if you want to enter to see the view from the cliffs, it is a wonderful way to help pay for the preservation of the cliffs. If you came to jump or swim- this is NOT the place! They don’t tell you this at the entrance!
Written August 16, 2022
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Nowllw
Miramar Beach, FL5 contributions
Don’t bring your Euros! Just 3 per person for admission price
Jul 2022 • Family
Someone found a way into our parked car and stole about 200 Euro and 60 USD. Spoiled the experience for us. The grotto is beautiful and fun for 18-25 crowd. Steps to climb up from grotto are carved rock, narrow, and treacherous
Written July 31, 2022
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RD
Breda, The Netherlands241 contributions
Expected more of it
Aug 2021 • Friends
Nice area by you have to pay to get in. Grotta was nice but highly overcrowded. Expected more. I think the way to it and the free area (rocca vecchia) is more worth it. Entrance fee grotta 3 euro.
Written August 9, 2021
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Anuj_Mithani
Mumbai, India3,887 contributions
Beautiful spot
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is a beautiful natural pool set amidst limestone cliffs. The archaeological site next door was shut, but they seem to operate separately- unsure why. There’s a 3E admission ticket now as the area is protected.
Written December 1, 2023
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Paul B
9 contributions
Avoid
Sep 2022 • Couples
Pay to park. Pay to enter. Can only look. No swimming anymore. The water and view is nice hence it earned the one star. Don’t waste your time. 5 mins down the road there is a beautiful spot to swim and jump off the rocks and is free.
Written September 14, 2022
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Courtney1021
Naples, Italy105 contributions
Grotta Della Poesia <3
Aug 2013 • Couples
Small Area & Parking is hard to find but well worth the troubles to either jump or swim into a grotta. Water is Aqua blue in the cave, just a breath taking experience. I recommend that if go you do get a good pair of swim shows with a grip cause the algae on rocks when you 1st walk in is very slippery. One other positive is that its no more than 5 minutes from the beach torre dell'Orso where the Due Sorella are which is an amazing beach. I suggest if you stay by grotta that you pack a cooler cause all food places are by the beach and none in that immediate area for quick access but alot by the beach which is 5 min drive ta 15-20 min walk from grotta.
Written August 4, 2013
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Joan R
New York City, NY3 contributions
Natures beauty
Oct 2013 • Couples
OMG, when I arrived at the natural pool my breath was taken away by it's beauty. When you stand there and take it all in it is like no other destination you have ever been to. The brilliance of the blue water and the calmness of the pool is so inviting. Traveling early in the morning will get you a parking spot, enjoy.
Written July 3, 2014
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JAJ A
London, UK38 contributions
It was ok
Jul 2014 • Couples
The pictures look much better than in person I suppose. It's cool but I wouldn't go out of your way to see it nor would I spend a lot of time there. It's rocky and looks flat from a far but up close their were a lot of pool like structures that you were able to swim or dip your feet in. When we went early July in the late afternoon it looked like it was being used for a kids beach. The pictures make it look a lot bigger than it seems. Also there were a lot of fire ants. However on our return we noticed some of our best pictures were taken there.
Written July 7, 2014
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chaitdesh
London, UK81 contributions
Best natural swimming pool ever
Sep 2013 • Couples
You can to see this place to believe it - when I first saw the pictures I wasnt sure it was real !

It's a perfect spot to tan yourself in the sun, lying on the rocks around the pool. When you feel too hot, just dive in! Simple!

The aqua blue is breathtaking and while I haven't done it I believe it's great for snorkelling and exploring the grotto.

Very close to the main road, 5 mins walking from the parking, do not miss it!
HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Written October 22, 2013
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