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.
Book now
Park Hotel La Grave

Park Hotel La Grave

4 out of 5
La Grave Strada Comunale Chiancud Castellana Grotte BA
The price is CA $152 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
CA $152
CA $177 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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! (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 Jul 27, 2025

Park Hotel La Grave
Borgo Egnazia

Borgo Egnazia

5 out of 5
Strada Comunale Egnazia Fasano BR
The price is CA $601 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
CA $601
CA $661 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
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
Palazzo Indelli

Palazzo Indelli

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 27 Monopoli BA
The price is CA $195 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
CA $195
CA $228 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monopoli. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (329 reviews)
Very comfortable room, great view of the square below. Included breakfast was good. Very polite staff

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Palazzo Indelli
See all 5,875 properties in Castellana Grotte
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 water park. 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
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
Santa Maria 24 - Luxury Apartments

Santa Maria 24 - Luxury Apartments

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

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

Santa Maria 24 - Luxury Apartments
See all properties in Castellana Grotte
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

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

5/5(8 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

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

Things to do

Boat trip to the Polignano a Mare caves

Boat trip to the Polignano a Mare caves

CA $56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Boat trip to the Polignano a Mare caves
Shared tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with prosecco

Shared tour of Polignano a Mare by boat with prosecco

CA $65
per adult
Shared tour of Polignano a Mare by boat with prosecco
Polignano a Mare: Coast to Coast TukTuk Tour

Polignano a Mare: Coast to Coast TukTuk Tour

CA $56
per adult
Polignano a Mare: Coast to Coast TukTuk Tour
Sunset

Wine Experience: vineyard, wines and food

CA $47
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wine Experience: vineyard, wines and food
Polignano a Mare: Fiat 500 Tour with Gelato

Polignano a Mare: Fiat 500 Tour with Gelato

CA $81
per adult
Polignano a Mare: Fiat 500 Tour with Gelato
Matera

From Polignano & Bari - Alberobello & Matera Self Guided Tour

CA $105
per adult
From Polignano & Bari - Alberobello & Matera Self Guided Tour
See all activities in Castellana Grotte

Cities near Castellana Grotte

Monopoli featuring a coastal town

Monopoli

Clocktower. Conversano. Puglia. Italy.

Conversano

Alberobello showing a city

Alberobello

Polignano a Mare featuring rocky coastline and a beach as well as a large group of people

Polignano a Mare

Explore a world of travel with Expedia