Places
Cave·Easy·Family·Popular
Grotta a Male
Abruzzo
Tucked into the hillside above the Aterno valley, this cave has been used by humans since the Bronze Age, and its cool galleries follow an underground stream that once supplied nearby villages. Concretions and small pools line the walkway, and the entrance terrace gives a fine view over the valley toward L'Aquila.
Duration
1 hour
Distance
1 km
Elevation
+30 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Underground spring-fed stream
- Evidence of prehistoric occupation
- Valley view from the cave entrance
With your dog
Guided walkway route; dogs generally not permitted inside, ask locally.
