Grotte Di Capo Palinuro

Palinuro, IT
83% of travellers recommend this
Very Good (24 reviews)

Highlights

  • Visit the suggestive caves of the coast
  • Experience the beauty of the Blue Grotto
  • Swim in the famous beach of "Good Sleep"
  • Explore the Silver cave with its fascinating walls
  • Discover the unique Sulphurous cave with its source of sulphurous water

Meeting Point

A wooden house un to te port next Capitaneria di porto

Meeting point

84051 Centola, SA , Italy

End point

End Point

A wooden house un to te port next Capitaneria di porto

Meeting point

84051 Centola, SA , Italy

End point

What to expect

1

Port of Cape Palinuro

Our excursion Departure from the port of Palinuro. Board the typical “gozzo” and visit the suggestive caves of the coast. You will visit inside the suggestive Blue Grotto, after which, you will get off on the Buondormire beach where you will have an unforgettable half hour swim break! The tour will last approximately 2.5 hours. Included:- Tour with sailor man and stop for a swim in the famous beach of" Good Sleep " Additional Information - Bring with you a cap, water and sun cream- The duration may vary due to traffic condition or unforeseen circumstances PANILURO “The place which enchanted also the ancient Greeks” Palinuro is very famous for its nature and beautiful beaches, where the caretta caretta turtle chose to lay its eggs. Among the many sea caves the Blue Grotto is probably the most famous and beautiful. It takes its name from the blue color given by the effect of light from a hole in the rock. Silver cave with the fascinating walls washed by the sea. This effect creates silver-colored reflections defined by the sun, which makes space through some cracks. Blood cave whose name is due to the red color of its walls which makes the marine waters reddish inside. Among the various limestone formations, two are noteworthy and reminiscent of a shell and the head of a crocodile. Sulphurous cave where there is a source of sulphurous water. The entrance to the cave where the column of sulphurous water joins that of the sea is great. Cave of Bones or Prehistoric characterized by the presence of bones of prehistoric animals inside. Cave of the Monks It is so called by the presence of dark brown stalagmites, in the forms recalling monks in prayer. In addition to the caves there is La Finestrella from which you can see the weather station, the rock of the Rabbit, the Natural arch an arch in the rock that allows access from one beach to another. Bay of “good sleep” reachable only by sea elected most beautiful beach by Legambiente in 2014. In this wonderful town there is a variety of sandy only beaches, others with mixed rocks with beautiful pine forests ideal for taking refuge during the hottest hours of summer.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Additional information
    Service animals allowed
  • Additional information
    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Additional information
    Not recommended for pregnant participants
  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Discover Cilento

What our experts say

  • icon
    Bring water and sun cream for comfort.
  • icon
    Consider visiting nearby La Finestrella.
  • icon
    Enjoy a meal at a beachside café post-tour.
  • icon
    Check tide schedules for the best views.
  • icon
    Wear sturdy shoes for rocky areas.

Select Currency