Places
Cave·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem
Grotta del Romito, Calabria
Calabria
The Grotta del Romito in the Savuto valley near Papasidero has a life-size engraving of an aurochs (wild ox) on the cave wall — dated to 12,000 years ago. It is one of the finest Palaeolithic cave engravings in Italy. The cave is in a gorge of the Lao river. Access is by guided visit only. The Lao river canyon above is one of the wildest gorges in Calabria with peregrine and black kite.
Duration
1.5 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+50 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Life-size aurochs engraving — 12,000 years old
- One of finest Palaeolithic cave engravings in Italy
- Lao river canyon above — peregrine and black kite
With your dog
Archaeological cave; dogs on leash.
