Piscina Naturale di Marina Serra
Bathed by the azure waters of the Adriatic Sea, the southeastern coast of Salento offers different cues to the traveler who decides to spend some of his or her time discovering a land to be experienced. Passing through these areas, the impression of the slowness of the passage of time is strongly felt, a sense of tranquility and relaxation pervades most of our sensations as we touch a landscape made up of small streets and villages that mingle with the surrounding countryside, the dry stone walls that draw most of the country paths and the centuries-old olive trees so twisted in their shape to represent the emblem of a land that never ceases to amaze. We are in Marina Serra a district of just 28 inhabitants that falls under the municipality of Tricase, in the province of Lecce; perhaps a name like any other, a small village in Italy, like so many others after all, but if you ask Google for help, the search will produce two words paired with Marina Serra: natural swimming pool. Right at the foot of the sixteenth-century tower, a perfect combination of history and nature, we find one of the most beautiful and characteristic open-air natural pools in Italy; this small inlet composed of a cliff surrounding a crystal-clear sea represents the pride of Marina Serra, the water is so transparent and clean that you can mirror yourself, and letting yourself be massaged by that faint and constant wave motion is a pleasure that cannot be described with simple words. Access to the sea is provided by a small platform that reaches directly into the water, the place is quiet and relaxing even in the height of summer and is frequented by both young people looking for fun and local families. The water maintains an all in all shallow depth so let your children play in peace, the emotions that the Natural Pool of Marina Serra reserves go beyond the simple day spent at the beach, here the cool waters convey strong emotions in all respects, take advantage of it to snorkel to discover beautiful seabeds or even just for a healthy regenerating swim, after which lay down your towel and let the Salento sun dry you off. A small Marina Serra village, a great wealth; so if you are planning your vacation and decide to spend a few days in these areas, don"t forget the Marina Serra Natural Pool...have a great summer.
Tonio Viva
