サルデーニャの峡谷・トップ20

The evocative Grotta di San Giovanni is a geological and archaeological treasure, as well as the longest vehicle-accessible cave in the world. The cave is accessible from two sides, but the ticket office and information point are located at the main, southern entrance. Entrance is permitted only during cave opening hours. Ticket prices vary depending on the type of visit. You can find all the latest information on the website: https://www.grottasangiovanni.com/.

Magnificent views, bring water and suitable footwear. Follow the blue dots on the rocks if the path seems uncertain.

nice hike

On the approximately 3.6 km long and 400 meter deep descent you will see many cave entrances, mostly on the right side. These are relatively small grottos.

The grotto is one meter above sea level at the foot of a 110 meter high steep rock face and can only be visited when the sea is calm. It can be reached via a staircase with 654 steps in the almost vertical cliff, the Escala del Cabirol (German: deer ladder). Alternatively, you can take a less strenuous boat tour from Alghero or a nearby car park. Only a few hundred meters of the extensive, approximately four-kilometer-long cave system are accessible to the public. As part of a guided tour, you can view stalactite formations, calcareous sinter deposits and a small, approximately 120-meter-long saltwater lake that is connected to the sea. Explanations are given via permanently installed loudspeakers in Italian, English and German.

The Grotte di Nettuno (Neptune's Grotto) is a stalactite cave near Alghero in the metropolitan city of Sassari on the Italian island of Sardinia, near Capo Caccia, around which a maritime protected area extends.

Rocky and gravelly descent and ascent through the gorge over more than 500 meters in altitude. Sturdy, suitable footwear is essential. To walk through the gorge, an entrance fee of €6 per person must be paid at the beginning of the path (or probably also possible via the official Heart of Sardinia app), the number of visitors is limited to 250 per day. The hike can be started until 2 p.m., and you must set off at the bottom of the gorge at 4 p.m. (at least that was the case in October 2024, the times may vary in summer because it is light longer then). Take enough water and snacks with you, there is no opportunity to buy anything down at the bay. Despite the conditions, which require a bit of planning, the hike and the visit to the bay are definitely worth it. There are great views to enjoy and the bay itself is beautiful.

Nice easy path to the gorge