Grotta Romanelli
Places
Cave·Easy·Scenic·Popular

Grotta Romanelli

Puglia

Excavated since the early 20th century, this modest-looking sea cave yielded some of the most important Palaeolithic finds in the Mediterranean, including engravings of horses and birds scratched into the rock tens of thousands of years ago. The site sits quietly along the same stretch of coast as the more visited Zinzulusa cave.

Duration
1 hour
Distance
1 km
Elevation
+20 m
Best season
April – October

Highlights

  • Palaeolithic rock engravings
  • One of the Mediterranean's key prehistoric sites
  • Quiet coastal setting near Castro

With your dog

Short coastal path to the cave mouth; dogs on leash.