A town above one of Italy's most spectacular cave systems, the Grotte di Castellana.
Go in May to June and September, for warm sea and lighter crowds.
- Province
- Bari
- People
- 20,000
Entered through the vast open sinkhole of La Grave, three kilometers of show caves lead to the Grotta Bianca, a dazzling chamber of white alabaster.
At the table in Puglia
A hot tomato and parsley broth softens pieces of stale bread, finished with extra virgin olive oil.
Brasciole pugliesiThin veal rolls filled with pecorino, garlic and parsley, simmered slowly in a thick tomato ragù.
Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva
Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva
Where to stay in Castellana Grotte
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When to visit Castellana Grotte
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
Castellana Caves
Puglia’s great show cave, three kilometers of galleries ending in the alabaster-white Grotta Bianca.
Read the guideWhere next
Polignano a Mare
About 15 km as the crow flies. Clifftop old town, Lama Monachile cove, cliff diving.
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