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).
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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).
Park Hotel La Grave

Park Hotel La Grave

4 out of 5
La Grave Strada Comunale Chiancud Castellana Grotte BA
$111 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
$129 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Total with taxes and 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! (65 reviews)
Breakfast area was very small for the amount of rooms. Many mornings guests had to wait to eat. Some left wihout eating because they had thing to do & appointments to meet.

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Park Hotel La Grave
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 water park. Popular attractions The Trulli of Alberobello ...
10/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Fantastic accommodation, well equipped and within easy reach of most towns, would definitely recommend and will be returning soon.

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

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

Barion Hotel

4 out of 5
SS16, Km 816 (per Brindisi) Bari BA
$64 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$77 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Bari. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (725 reviews)
Great staff

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

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

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

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Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Castellana Grotte. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions The Trulli of Alberobello ...
10/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Fantastic accommodation, well equipped and within easy reach of most towns, would definitely recommend and will be returning soon.

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Luxury trullo, Private Pool, Air con, Private Tennis Court, Pizza Oven
Modern trulli, 3 bedrooms, air conditioning, private swimming pool, pétanque court.

Modern trulli, 3 bedrooms, air conditioning, private swimming pool, pétanque court.

Castellana Grotte Bari
Book a stay at this golf villa in Castellana Grotte. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Il Parco dei Dinosauri and Torre Castiglione ...
visiting relatives
we enjoyed our stay at the modern trilli. worked well for 3 couples. it is a few miles out of town, it was a bit tricky to find at night but once we drove it during the day it was no problem and peaceful to go back to after visiting extended family in town

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

Modern trulli, 3 bedrooms, air conditioning, private swimming pool, pétanque court.
TRULLO IN PRIVATE COTTAGE, SWIMMING POOL, GARDEN, ANCIENT OLIVE TREES, WI-FI, BARBECUE

TRULLO IN PRIVATE COTTAGE, SWIMMING POOL, GARDEN, ANCIENT OLIVE TREES, WI-FI, BARBECUE

Castellana Grotte Puglia
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Castellana Grotte. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Pista del Sole and Astronomical ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
As listed, a perfect place to stay for visiting all the amazing places in the area.Very clean, check in process excellent with the caretaker of the property. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to stay in the area.

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

TRULLO IN PRIVATE COTTAGE, SWIMMING POOL, GARDEN, ANCIENT OLIVE TREES, WI-FI, BARBECUE
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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

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Things to do

Polignano a Mare: Boat Cruise with Prosecco

Polignano a Mare: Boat Cruise with Prosecco

$47
per adult
Polignano a Mare: Boat Cruise with Prosecco
Shared tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with prosecco

Shared tour of Polignano a Mare by boat with prosecco

$47
per adult
Shared tour of Polignano a Mare by boat with prosecco
Polignano a Mare Eco Boat Tour with Snorkeling Mar y Sol

Polignano a Mare Eco Boat Tour with Snorkeling Mar y Sol

$41
per adult
Polignano a Mare Eco Boat Tour with Snorkeling Mar y Sol
Polignano a Mare: Fiat 500 Tour with Gelato

Polignano a Mare: Fiat 500 Tour with Gelato

$59
per adult
Polignano a Mare: Fiat 500 Tour with Gelato
Gozzo Boat Tour in Monopoli

Gozzo Boat Tour in Monopoli

$12
per adult
Gozzo Boat Tour in Monopoli
Polignano a Mare: Coast to Coast TukTuk Tour

Polignano a Mare: Coast to Coast TukTuk Tour

$41
per adult
Polignano a Mare: Coast to Coast TukTuk Tour
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Cities near Castellana Grotte

Monopoli showing a coastal town

Monopoli

Clocktower. Conversano. Puglia. Italy.

Conversano

Alberobello which includes a city

Alberobello

Polignano a Mare which includes a sandy beach and rocky coastline as well as a large group of people

Polignano a Mare

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