Castellana Caves
Castellana Grotte, Italy
A cave system under the Murgia plateau, entered through a huge open chasm called the Grave and ending in the White Cave, full of pale crystals. Guided tours take one or two hours; the cave stays cool all year.
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- Castellana Grotte, Italy
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 40.8750, 17.1478
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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- Camping Santo StefanoCampsite17 km from Castellana CavesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Residence Camping AtlantideCampsite17 km from Castellana CavesMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowed
- Camping Camper - Valle d'ItriaMotorhome stopover21 km from Castellana Caves · 10 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposal
- Area sosta Hotel SvevoMotorhome stopover22 km from Castellana CavesMotorhomes
All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Castellana Caves?
Castellana Caves is in Castellana Grotte, Italy, at GPS 40.8750, 17.1478. It is about 13 km from Alberobello.
Can you camp near Castellana Caves?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area Sosta Camper, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Castellana Caves?
Castellana Caves is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Valle d’Itria: caves, trulli and white towns.
What is there to see near Castellana Caves?
Places worth a stop nearby: Trulli di Alberobello (13 km), Polignano a Mare (15 km), Egnazia archaeological park (21 km) and Ostuni Old Town (40 km).
When is the best time to visit Castellana Caves?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)