Castellana Grotte

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The Castellana Caves (Italian: Grotte di Castellana) are a remarkable karst cave system located in the municipality of Castellana Grotte, in the province of Bari, Apulia. They are one of the most famous show caves of Italy. The caves, discovered in 1938 by the speleologist Franco Anelli, are situated 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) south of Castellana.The entrance is represented by an enormous vertical tunnel 60 meters (200 ft) long. The main cave is named "La Grave" (as abyss), and others are named Black Cavern (Caverna Nera), White Cave (Grotta Bianca) and Precipice Cavern (Caverna del Precipizio).
Grotte
The Castellana Caves (Italian: Grotte di Castellana) are a remarkable karst cave system located in the municipality of Castellana Grotte, in the province of Bari, Apulia. They are one of the most famous show caves of Italy. The caves, discovered in 1938 by the speleologist Franco Anelli, are situated 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) south of Castellana.The entrance is represented by an enormous vertical tunnel 60 meters (200 ft) long. The main cave is named "La Grave" (as abyss), and others are named Black Cavern (Caverna Nera), White Cave (Grotta Bianca) and Precipice Cavern (Caverna del Precipizio).

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Park Hotel La Grave

Park Hotel La Grave

4 out of 5
La Grave Strada Comunale Chiancud Castellana Grotte BA
The price is AED 402 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
AED 402
AED 468 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Castellana Grotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Castellana Caves and Franco Anelli ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (67 reviews)
The breakfast was a bit limited, but we did enjoy all there was. We did not try any of the facitlites, too busy tourist outside.

Reviewed on 4 March 2026

Park Hotel La Grave
Borgo Egnazia

Borgo Egnazia

5 out of 5
Strada Comunale Egnazia Fasano BR
The price is AED 1,942 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
AED 1,942
AED 2,137 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Fasano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Zoosafari and San Domenico Golf Club are ...
Borgo Egnazia
Hi Hotel Bari

Hi Hotel Bari

4 out of 5
Via Don Guanella 15 Bari BA
The price is AED 491 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
AED 491
AED 566 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Bari. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (548 reviews)
Stuff is very friendly and helpful,rooms are very clean and quiet,breakfast is delicious,everything is amazing.

Reviewed on 1 December 2025

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Trullo with pool surrounded by nature ... A few km from Polignano a Mare

Trullo with pool surrounded by nature ... A few km from Polignano a Mare

Castellana Grotte Puglia
Stay at this villa in Castellana Grotte. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Il Parco dei Dinosauri and Indiana Park are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Grows on you..
We arrived in some of the worst rain ive seen and we are English! So it all felt quite difficult to start with, the lanes leading into the property were tiny, pot holes full of water etc.... however as the sun broke(eventually) we found the whole experience just idyllic. We used the Trulli to cook ...

Reviewed on 23 April 2023

Trullo with pool surrounded by nature ... A few km from Polignano a Mare
Luxury trullo, Private Pool, Air con, Private Tennis Court, Pizza Oven

Luxury trullo, Private Pool, Air con, Private Tennis Court, Pizza Oven

castellana grotte Apulia
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Castellana Grotte. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions The Trulli of Alberobello ...
10/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Fantastic accommodation, well equipped and within easy reach of most towns, would definitely recommend and will be returning soon.

Reviewed on 26 July 2025

Luxury trullo, Private Pool, Air con, Private Tennis Court, Pizza Oven
Trulli e Puglia

Trulli e Puglia

Piazza Gabriele D'Annunzio, 2 Alberobello BA
Stay at this aparthotel in Alberobello. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (371 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on 15 February 2026

Trulli e Puglia
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The Castellana Caves (Italian: Grotte di Castellana) are a remarkable karst cave system located in the municipality of Castellana Grotte, in the province of Bari, Apulia. They are one of the most famous show caves of Italy. The caves, discovered in 1938 by the speleologist Franco Anelli, are situated 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) south of Castellana.The entrance is represented by an enormous vertical tunnel 60 meters (200 ft) long. The main cave is named "La Grave" (as abyss), and others are named Black Cavern (Caverna Nera), White Cave (Grotta Bianca) and Precipice Cavern

Castellana Caves

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Castellana Caves during your travels in Castellana Grotte. While in this culturally rich area, you can enjoy the local cheese shops.

Castellana Caves

Indiana Park

Explore the great outdoors at Indiana Park, a lovely green space in Castellana Grotte. You can enjoy the local cheese shops while in the area.

Indiana Park

Il Parco dei Dinosauri

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Il Parco dei Dinosauri during your travels in Castellana Grotte. You can enjoy the local cheese shops while in the area.

Il Parco dei Dinosauri

Astronomical Observatory Sirio

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Astronomical Observatory Sirio during your trip to Castellana Grotte. While in this culturally rich area, you can enjoy the local cheese shops.

Astronomical Observatory Sirio

Piazza Franco Anelli

You can find out about the history of Castellana Grotte with a stop at Piazza Franco Anelli. Wander the parks and gardens while you're in the area.

Piazza Franco Anelli

Franco Anelli Speleological Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Franco Anelli Speleological Museum during your travels in Castellana Grotte. While in this culturally rich area, you can enjoy the local cheese shops.

Franco Anelli Speleological Museum