Castellana Grotte

Travel Guide

Grotte
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).
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).

The Annual Vacation Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save.
Park Hotel La Grave

Park Hotel La Grave

4 out of 5
La Grave Strada Comunale Chiancud Castellana Grotte BA
$95 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$112 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
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! (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 Mar 4, 2026

Park Hotel La Grave
Borgo Egnazia

Borgo Egnazia

5 out of 5
Strada Comunale Egnazia Fasano BR
$528 nightly
The price is $581 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$581 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and 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
$133 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$154 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and 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! (549 reviews)
Stuff is very friendly and helpful,rooms are very clean and quiet,breakfast is delicious,everything is amazing.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Hi Hotel Bari
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 Jul 26, 2025

Luxury trullo, Private Pool, Air con, Private Tennis Court, Pizza Oven
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 Apr 23, 2023

Trullo with pool surrounded by nature ... A few km from Polignano a Mare
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 Feb 15, 2026

Trulli e Puglia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Things to do

Cities near Castellana Grotte

Explore a world of travel with Expedia