40.29° N, 18.43° E
Exposure east
Roca Vecchia is located in Salento, on the Adriatic coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 23 km from Lecce (23 minutes by car).
The nearest beaches are Spiaggia Punta Sapone and Spiaggia delle Due Sorelle.
GPS coordinates: 40.2867° N, 18.4278° E
How To Get ThereArchaeological site on the cliffs featuring the famous Grotta della Poesia and turquoise waters.
Today at Roca Vecchia the bathing score is 77/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.1m, wind 15 km/h, water 29°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. Score updated twice a day based on waves, wind, rain and temperature.
Roca Vecchia is located in Salento, on the Adriatic coast, in the province of Lecce (Puglia, Italy), about 23 km from Lecce (23 minutes by car). GPS Coordinates: 40.2867° N, 18.4278° E.
To be assessed: the seabed is rocks, so it may be less suitable for small children. Always check with the lifeguard for the specific conditions of the day.
The bathing season in Salento runs from mid-May to mid-October. To avoid the crowds, prefer June and September. The bathing water quality score of Roca Vecchia is updated twice a day (morning and afternoon) — check this page before you leave.
Roca Vecchia is reachable by car. Parking available in the area. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS) for the northern Adriatic coast, Bari (BRI) as an alternative. By train: Lecce station, then local buses.
Roca Vecchia is about 23 km from Lecce, roughly 23 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Brindisi (BDS), under an hour away.