Visit the caves of Palinuro with a boat tour
Discover with a boat excursion one of the most beautiful backdrops of the Mediterranean Sea, including caves, ravines and cliffs that characterize the entire promontory of Cape Palinuro: repeatedly declared one of the most impressive natural sites in the world.
Explore the Blue Grotto, Blood Grotto and more along the coast of Palinuro
Along the jagged promontory of Palinuro, which is about 2 km long, it is possible to admire numerous natural wonders, namely numerous bays, the Natural Arch, sea with crystal clear water, wonderful beaches, and suggestive sea caves, which attract thousands of visitors every year.
Through a wonderful boat trip aboard a wooden gozzo, it is possible to discover the best of this corner of paradise, all the caves of Palinuro, and take a swim in the crystal clear waters of Cilento.
The sea caves of Palinuro
1. Blue Grotto
The Blue Grotto, undoubtedly the best known in Palinuro, owes its name to the intense blue hues of its waters. These multicolored hues are the effect of refraction by the sun's rays, which, penetrating inside the cave throughout the day, create a breathtaking turquoise panorama.
2. Blood Cave
Characterized by a fascinating aura of mystery, we discover the so-called “Cave of Blood.” Its particular name comes from the striking reddish coloration of the waters, a reflection of rock walls rich in ferrous oxide. In addition to this, it is possible to see a unique limestone formation above sea level that resembles the head of a crocodile.
3. Bones cave
If you are a lover of Prehistory, you will certainly not be able to pass up the wonders hidden inside the Bone Cave. Within its walls you will glimpse Paleolithic fossils, a variety of shells and numerous animal remains embedded in the cave's rocks.
4. Sulphirous Cave or "Cala Fetente"
The Sulphurous Cave, which welcomes its visitors with a double archway at its entrance, is more commonly known as “Cala fetente” and is remembered for the sulphurous water springs inside. In fact, the rock walls give off a characteristic, deep sulfur smell.
5. Bay of Buon Dormire
The Bay of Buon Dormire, voted one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy by Legambiente in 2014, can only be reached by sea and owes its name to an ancient custom of fishermen. These used to take refuge in the bay during storms, taking advantage of it to rest. In addition to that, in front of the sandy bay it is possible to admire an original cliff rich in vegetation, and because of its semblance it is called the “Rabbit” cliff.
How to reach the caves of Palinuro
Palinuro is 160 minutes by car from Naples, 120 minutes from Salerno, 80 minutes from Paestum and 40 minutes from Sapri.
For those arriving from Salerno, it is possible to exit the A2 highway at Battipaglia and from there take the SS18 towards Agropoli, Vallo della Lucania. Once you get in Poderia, continue in the direction of Palinuro on SR 562.
For those coming from the south on the A2, take the Buonabitacolo highway exit and continue on the SS517 to Policastro Bussentino, then take the SS 18 to Poderia, continue in the direction of Palinuro on SR 562.
