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).
Park Hotel La Grave

Park Hotel La Grave

4 out of 5
La Grave Strada Comunale Chiancud Castellana Grotte BA
The price is €103 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
€103
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Castellana Grotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Castellana Caves and Franco Anelli Speleological ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (66 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 27 Jul 2025

Park Hotel La Grave
Borgo Egnazia

Borgo Egnazia

5 out of 5
Strada Comunale Egnazia Fasano BR
The price is €540 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€540
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Fasano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Zoosafari and San Domenico Golf Club are located ...
Borgo Egnazia
Hi Hotel Bari

Hi Hotel Bari

4 out of 5
Via Don Guanella 15 Bari BA
The price is €133 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
€133
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bari. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (546 reviews)
Stuff is very friendly and helpful,rooms are very clean and quiet,breakfast is delicious,everything is amazing.

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Hi Hotel Bari
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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

castellana grotte Apulia
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Castellana Grotte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions The Trulli of Alberobello and ...
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 Jul 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 Wi-Fi 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 Feb 2026

Trulli e Puglia
Santa Maria 24 - Luxury Apartments

Santa Maria 24 - Luxury Apartments

Via Santa Maria, 24 Monopoli BA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Monopoli. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
10/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
Fabulous location and such helpful friendly staff

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Santa Maria 24 - Luxury Apartments
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Popular places to visit

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

Il Parco dei Dinosauri

You can spend time browsing 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 in 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 trip to 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 browsing the exhibits at Franco Anelli Speleological Museum during your trip to Castellana Grotte. While in this culturally rich area, you can enjoy the local cheese shops.

Franco Anelli Speleological Museum

Things to do

Shared tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with prosecco

Shared tour of Polignano a Mare by boat with prosecco

€40
per adult
Shared tour of Polignano a Mare by boat with prosecco
Matera

From Polignano & Bari - Alberobello & Matera Self Guided Tour

€65
per adult
From Polignano & Bari - Alberobello & Matera Self Guided Tour
Boat trip to the Polignano a Mare caves

Boat trip to the Polignano a Mare caves

€35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boat trip to the Polignano a Mare caves
Alberobello

Alberobello and Matera Bus Tour, from Bari

€60
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alberobello and Matera Bus Tour, from Bari
polygnano

Valle d'Itria Tour: Polignano, Ostuni e Locorotondo, da Bari

€55
per adult
Valle d'Itria Tour: Polignano, Ostuni e Locorotondo, da Bari
Trullo Sovrano

Skip the Line: Trullo Sovrano Admission Ticket

€3
per adult
Skip the Line: Trullo Sovrano Admission Ticket
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Monopoli featuring a coastal town

Monopoli

Clocktower. Conversano. Puglia. Italy.

Conversano

Alberobello featuring a city

Alberobello

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

Polignano a Mare

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