Top 7 Caves 폴라 주변

The Pertosa-Auletta Caves, also known as the Angel Caves, are one of the most fascinating speleological complexes in Campania, famous for their navigable underground river: the only one in Italy and one of the few in Europe. The cave system extends for over three kilometers beneath the Alburni Mountains, through immense chambers, ancient concretions, and natural light effects. For information on admission, guided tours, and opening hours, visit: https://fondazionemida.com/grotte-pertosa-auletta

Absolutely worth a visit, a town that has remained authentic and is unfortunately depopulating, but which has so much to offer.

I was fortunate enough to meet Francesco from the Pro Loco tourist office (find the number outside the church, or ask in town), who guided us for about an hour to discover this sacred cave. An unexpected and truly worthwhile experience with several surprises, absolutely worth it.

Surrounded by dense beech woods, Sant'Angelo a Fasanella is a village located on the south-eastern slopes of the Alburni mountains. In addition to the spectacular surrounding nature, the Grotta di San Michele Arcangelo is not to be missed.

Karst sinkhole located in the territory of Petina, it is one of the many naturalistic attractions of the Alburni Mountains, in the National Park. The cave is more than 200 meters deep and it is necessary to have adequate speleological equipment. There is a picnic area outside.

A must-see in Sant'Angelo a Fasanella is the Church of San Michele Arcangelo, an ancient structure housed within a large cave. Among the stalactites and stalagmites are the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, sculptures, 14th-century frescoes, and the marble statue of San Michele Arcangelo.

There is a picnic area in this shady spot. You couldn't go into the cave, we only saw a deep crevice in the rock that you couldn't climb down into.

Interesting church cave, pleasantly cool.