The Adriatic coast of Salento has many surprises waiting to be discovered; let us first dispel the cliché that the most beautiful beaches are on the side of the Ionian Sea while on the side of the Adriatic Sea they are all cliffs. The Adriatic coast also offers stretches of soft, golden beaches, but if we widen the horizon and analyse this particular stretch of coastline, we realise how wonderfully beautiful and rich this land is in its complexity, both from a naturalistic point of view, and for its hidden coves including the impervious cliffs. Undoubtedly the most interesting area in terms of unspoilt nature and the deep blue represented by the immensity of the Adriatic Sea is to be found in the territory of Melendugno, a marina that has been awarded several times by the Blue Flags for the clarity of its waters and the quality of sustainable tourism. Off the bay of Sant"Andrea, a small hamlet in the municipality of Melendugno, we find the Tafaluro rock, the so-called Sphinx of Salento. As we approach this beautiful rock, we immediately realise that no master stonemason could have sculpted this spectacle of nature. The Tafaluro rock rises in a crystal-clear blue sea. Take advantage of it for a regenerating swim and, equipped with fins and masks, you will discover a seabed rich in fish, hidden coves, and small caves that are crossed by beautiful beams of light, in a play of wonderful effects and colours. The beauty of this land is that it is able to offer the traveller who decides to visit it different points of interest, and one never ceases to discover and be amazed by the spectacle of nature with its manifestations and scents that characterise much of Salento. If you are passing through this area, don"t forget to take a refreshing dip and pay your respects to the Tafaluro rock... Happy holidays.
Last update: 09/10/2022, Tonio Viva
