Medelungo Marine: Torre Specchia- Villaggio Nettuno, San Foca, Roca, Torre dell'orso, Sant Andrea. San Foca is a tempting bathing resort. The coastline is divided into two beaches on either side of the port: ‘dei Brigantini’ and ‘degli Aranci’ where warm sunshine reflects off a limpid sea. It is adjacent to the coastal tower of the same name. Just next to the tower is a tiny 18th century chapel with altars to Saints Peter and Andrea Foca. Roca Vecchia is an enchanting stretch of coastline where naturalistic beauty meets the allure of history. The most fascinating place is the “Grotta della Poesia”, where, according to legend, a beautiful princess went to bath in the health-giving waters of the cave; the news of her beauty soon spread across all of Puglia. Torre dell'Orso is a village just behind the beach and surrounded by a densly lush pine wood. This area features wide inlets and a 16th century trunk-conical tower. Many small caves that once sheltered fishermen and hermits open out from the limestone cliffs. In contrast with the man-made tower, two splendid stacks near the sea are called “Le due Sorelle” because of their closeness and resemblance to two sisters who once lived in a local village; they were so busy working that they never looked at the sea.
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Sources: Comune di Melendugno Updated on: 14/05/2012
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