Höhlen und Aussichtspunkte in Apulien

Caves and Viewpoints of Apulia

This collection spans the karst landscapes and rugged Adriatic coastline of Apulia. Key highlights include the Grotte di Castellana, a 3-kilometer underground system reaching depths of 122 meters, and the Grotta della Poesia, a natural limestone pool at Roca Vecchia. Along the cliffs of Polignano a Mare, numerous viewpoints like Balconata Lama Monachile overlook the Roman-era bridge and sea caves carved into the limestone. Further south, Grotta Zinzulusa preserves unique subterranean biodiversity and prehistoric artifacts near the town of Castro.

Caves and Viewpoints of Apulia — Karte

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Castellana Caves

The Castellana Caves are a karst cave system located in the municipality of Castellana Grotte, in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia,…

Angel Giménez / CC-BY-SA

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Poetry Cave

Natural sinkhole and archaeological site in Roca Vecchia. This circular limestone pool is connected to the sea via an underground tunnel.

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Grotta Zinzulusa

Coastal cave near Castro characterized by numerous stalactites. It contains three distinct sections: the entrance, the Crypt, and the final Duomo chamber.

Renan Bezerra / CC-BY-SA

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Grotta dell'Arcivescovado

Sea cave located beneath the historic center of Polignano a Mare, carved into the coastal limestone cliffs.

Carlo Pelagalli / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Balconata Lama Monachile

Observation deck in Polignano a Mare offering a direct view of the pebble beach and the high cliffs of the Lama Monachile cove.

Martina Kellnerová / CC-BY-SA

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Grotta piana - Grotta del basso porto

Coastal cave formation situated near the entrance of Polignano a Mare's old town port.

Martina Kellnerová / CC-BY-SA

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Cala Monachile dal ponte

Viewpoint from the Bourbon-era bridge spanning the Lama Monachile gorge, overlooking the beach and turquoise waters.

Janko Hodza / CC-BY-SA

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Monopoli

Panoramic viewpoint located along the 16th-century defensive walls and the Castle of Charles V, overlooking the Adriatic Sea.

Leandro Catelli / CC-BY-SA

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Grotta delle monache

Secluded sea cave in Polignano a Mare, accessible by boat or via the rocky coastline.

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

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Faraglioni

Distinctive limestone sea stacks rising from the water near the coast of Sant'Andrea in the Salento region.

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Grotta Frascina

Small sea cave located along the rugged limestone cliffs of Polignano a Mare.

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Panorama

High-altitude viewpoint near the Murgia plateau, offering views over the surrounding agricultural landscape of central Apulia.

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Belvedere

Overlook in the Gargano National Park, providing views of the limestone ridges and the Gulf of Manfredonia.