Puglia is full of beautiful beaches that deserve to be seen. Not all of us are lucky enough to have a local guide who can show us these natural wonders, but by browsing a bit through the itineraries on this blog it is possible to organize an excursion to discover this territory and the legendary Grotta della Poesia , one of the most sensational natural pools in the world.

This is a magical place , not only extremely beautiful and relaxing, but also absolutely interesting thanks to its history and the legend that justifies its name… This place is particularly popular with young people as it allows spectacular dives from a height of about 5 meters.

The name of the cave derives from the word of Greek origin “posià” , a term used in ancient times to indicate a cave in which it was possible to drink fresh water, it seems in fact that in the past there was a fresh water source inside the cavity. The Grotta delle Poesie has a smaller twin sister, just 60 meters away from it and connected to the main one through an underground tunnel. Both have become natural pools following the collapse of the ceiling due to the action of karst phenomena .

What makes this place so special, in addition to its extraordinary and indisputable beauty, is the discovery of important inscriptions of Messapian, Greek and Latin origin on its walls. Thanks to these inscriptions, scholars have discovered the original function of the cave: it was a place of worship of the god Taotor.

A legend has spread among the locals that provides an alternative explanation for the origin of the name. This legend tells of a beautiful princess who loved to dive into the clear waters of the cave. The intelligent men of the county would go to the cave to admire the beautiful young woman and to gain her favor by dedicating poetic verses to her. Hence the name: Cave of Poems.

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