Grotta Zinzulusa
Grotta Zinzulusa
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- MFaroItaly2,931 contributionsThe Grotta Zinzulusa is one of the most famous caves of limestone origin in Salento and among the most beautiful I could admire. It is accessed by a pedestrian walkway where there is often a line to access it (the visit is subject to a fee). Beautiful and charming interior. If in the area, I recommend the visit.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 6, 2024
- Climber80003619 contributionsBeautiful cave overlooking the sea which is accessed from the ground. There is the possibility to buy a cumulative ticket (Cave + Castle of Castro) for only 2€ more, which we recommend. The visit inside the cave takes place with guided tour. Better use non-slip shoes.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 16, 2024
- LuxuryhotelsbyME124 contributionsIf you are in the area, you should definitely visit the grotto. A visit is only possible with a guide and an entrance fee, and it can be very narrow and low inside, so you have to bend down. But it is really very interesting and a nice change from the beach and the sea. Not suitable for people with limited mobility, as you first have to climb down a few steps and then a few more steps to get into the grotto. The grotto is sometimes narrow, damp/wet and slippery. Wear sturdy shoes if possible. Flip flops are not suitable.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 8, 2024
- Travel_Around98 contributionsOne of the largest caves in the world with guided tour. The ticket must be purchased at the car park and costs €6 for adults (cave ticket only but there are several options with multiple visits). Absolutely to add to the list of activities to do (the visit lasts +/- 25min).Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 20, 2024
- Maria M14 contributionsAbsolutely worth visiting, book the zinzulusa pool and visit cave the day before. For those who want to visit only the cave Reservation is not necessary, for the pool the Recommendation. Parking is available nearby. We arrived at the cave through the pool. The visit lasts about twenty minutes, not to be missed and attention to the head during the journey.Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 13, 2024
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DecSun
Bergamo, Italy273 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
I don't understand the enthusiastic reviews, to the point of calling them a "must".
The visit is very short, there are three environments and in the first two if you are at the back you cannot hear the guide while he speaks, either because of the children who are afraid or the usual phenomena (adults) who talk about their business.
In my opinion the guide should stop not at the top of the queue but in the middle, taking a few steps back, to allow everyone to listen.
In the last room you can take advantage of the greater space to get close to the guide and listen.
I do not recommend the visit for those with small children, if you really want to go know that it is nothing special, I have visited many caves and this one is quite normal. At least try to stay close to the guide to hear what he has to say. Disappointment.
The visit is very short, there are three environments and in the first two if you are at the back you cannot hear the guide while he speaks, either because of the children who are afraid or the usual phenomena (adults) who talk about their business.
In my opinion the guide should stop not at the top of the queue but in the middle, taking a few steps back, to allow everyone to listen.
In the last room you can take advantage of the greater space to get close to the guide and listen.
I do not recommend the visit for those with small children, if you really want to go know that it is nothing special, I have visited many caves and this one is quite normal. At least try to stay close to the guide to hear what he has to say. Disappointment.
Written August 21, 2023
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Sandro_Tivoli
Tivoli, Italy24 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Groups too large for such a small cave. The guide explained to the visitors nearby and those of us who were in the middle (not even in the queue) only had to imagine what he was explaining.
Inside (and this is my non-expert opinion) it looked like some stalagmite had been taken from somewhere else and placed there to create history. In particular, it seemed strange to me that there wasn't even a hint of a stalactite corresponding to the stalagmite.... meh!
Inside (and this is my non-expert opinion) it looked like some stalagmite had been taken from somewhere else and placed there to create history. In particular, it seemed strange to me that there wasn't even a hint of a stalactite corresponding to the stalagmite.... meh!
Written August 22, 2023
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Piero G
Galliate, Italy576 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Nothing to do with the Neptune caves in Sardinia, let's be clear, but I appreciate the valorisation of the territory by the Puglia Region: until a few years ago it was a bit abandoned to itself, with little lighting and little competence on the part of the guides .
Zinzulusa Cave is the only cave that can be visited from the Castro Marina coast road. The others, namely the diver's cave and the Blue cave, can be visited by hiring a tour from the port of Castro, unfortunately it is no longer like a couple of years ago that with one ticket you could visit all three together.
The guide is included in the ticket, young and knowledgeable, I appreciated the passion he put into explaining the history and curiosities of the cave in question. The visit lasts about three quarters of an hour.
Zinzulusa Cave is the only cave that can be visited from the Castro Marina coast road. The others, namely the diver's cave and the Blue cave, can be visited by hiring a tour from the port of Castro, unfortunately it is no longer like a couple of years ago that with one ticket you could visit all three together.
The guide is included in the ticket, young and knowledgeable, I appreciated the passion he put into explaining the history and curiosities of the cave in question. The visit lasts about three quarters of an hour.
Written September 27, 2023
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Luigi P
Palo del Colle, Italy951 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
The rags in local dialect "zinzuli"... and here's the name.
Zinzulusa Cave, because the stalactites resemble many hanging rags.
Thinking of entering a cave that has existed for about 3 million years... gives you shivers and realizing that time is relative.
Even if the discovery and subsequent public viewing took place only a few decades ago and only the first 150 meters of the cave are visible, the remaining part, partly flooded, is not accessible due to the considerable importance of its biodiversity hce archaeologists and biologists they try to preserve.
The cave is divided into three parts:
I° "La Conca" which is characterized by stalactites and stalagmites
II° "The Duomo" with the presence of fewer limestone formations... the vault is about 25 meters high, the walls are smooth and after having cleaned the bottom from the guano of the bats (7 meters high), it was possible to admire its majesty
III° "Il Cocito" very clear waters flow through it in which there are stratifications of fresh water at the top and brackish water at the bottom.
Inside this cave, closed to the public, there are unique forms of biodiversity like a unique "sponge" in the world.
The importance has increased by the discovery of archaeological finds of human settlements.
Zinzulusa Cave, because the stalactites resemble many hanging rags.
Thinking of entering a cave that has existed for about 3 million years... gives you shivers and realizing that time is relative.
Even if the discovery and subsequent public viewing took place only a few decades ago and only the first 150 meters of the cave are visible, the remaining part, partly flooded, is not accessible due to the considerable importance of its biodiversity hce archaeologists and biologists they try to preserve.
The cave is divided into three parts:
I° "La Conca" which is characterized by stalactites and stalagmites
II° "The Duomo" with the presence of fewer limestone formations... the vault is about 25 meters high, the walls are smooth and after having cleaned the bottom from the guano of the bats (7 meters high), it was possible to admire its majesty
III° "Il Cocito" very clear waters flow through it in which there are stratifications of fresh water at the top and brackish water at the bottom.
Inside this cave, closed to the public, there are unique forms of biodiversity like a unique "sponge" in the world.
The importance has increased by the discovery of archaeological finds of human settlements.
Written October 15, 2023
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Giuseppe S
13 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
I don't understand the complaints about prices! For five years, from Veneto, I have been taking holidays in Salento and never miss a day at least in the wonderful swimming pool overlooking the cave. I don't know what prices those who criticize prices are used to, but in Veneto in a simple municipal swimming pool, entry, umbrella and three sunbeds, they cost from 35 to 40 euros! 23 here! And the scenario is certainly not comparable
Written August 23, 2023
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Rosepotion
London, UK11 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
I’ve visited this cave a couple of times while holidaying in Puglia. I think it’s a wonderful place and well worth seeing if you’re interested in geology, architecture and wildlife. You enter along a walkway by the beautiful blue water and once inside, the cathedral-like shapes of the stalactites and stalagmites are like being on another planet. I found it all pretty exciting and so did my kids. It’s fascinating to hear about the bat history and the shrimps that live in the pool there without eyes. I’m not sure where the people who have dismissed the cave as nothing special are comparing it with, but I would highly recommend!
Written July 9, 2022
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KathrynE
Los Angeles, CA911 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Very cool grotto! You purchase tickets at the office in the parking lot and then a guide will walk you down into the cave. The walk down along the water is beautiful. Cave is pretty cool and guide gives you information as you go.
Written June 25, 2022
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Giuseppe S
Marostica, Italy20 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
If there is still someone who complains about the prices of the swimming pool: in August, umbrella and 3 sunbeds €28. Today at the municipal swimming pools of Rosà, umbrella and 3 sunbeds €41! If the landscape is comparable to you, that would be enough! Long live the wonderful Salento! Salentini: take care of your treasures. I've been coming on holiday there for 5 years!
Written September 10, 2023
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jacopo
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
A very beautiful cave from the beginning of the route to reach the entrance, which runs along an inlet overlooking a beautiful sea.
Even before entering you can admire a remarkable glance.
Before entering you have to wait the necessary time before the group before you comes out, but in this time you can talk to the guides who will tell you about the cave without any problem.
Once inside, the very knowledgeable guide will begin to talk to you and explain everything you need to know, also making sure that everyone can hear for about 30 minutes and at the end he is willing to answer questions.
In conclusion, the trip was excellent and at a good price (€6 adults and €3 children).
Even before entering you can admire a remarkable glance.
Before entering you have to wait the necessary time before the group before you comes out, but in this time you can talk to the guides who will tell you about the cave without any problem.
Once inside, the very knowledgeable guide will begin to talk to you and explain everything you need to know, also making sure that everyone can hear for about 30 minutes and at the end he is willing to answer questions.
In conclusion, the trip was excellent and at a good price (€6 adults and €3 children).
Written August 23, 2023
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Shercojm
Lure, France1,388 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
One of the many caves that must be visited, because it is a cavity that can be visited. Beautiful concretions, small guts and a beautiful large room as a terminal.
In September, the visit is commented only in Italian and English.
In September, the visit is commented only in Italian and English.
Written September 30, 2023
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Quanti gradini devi scendere per accedere alla grotta Zinzolusa?
Written September 22, 2023
La salita d’ingresso alla grotta saranno una trentina. Importante però sapere che dal punto della biglietteria si scende verso la grotta e li ci saranno 60-70 Gradini
Written September 26, 2023
L’accesso è consentito ai cani di media taglia? (15 kg)
Written July 6, 2021
Biglietti d’ingresso alla biglietteria della grotta.
Written August 29, 2020
Posso accedervi con mia figlia piccola di 2 anni e mezzo? Poi fa freddo all'interno della grotta?
Written August 20, 2020
Certo che sì che può entrare. Portati un foulard sarebbe meglio
Written August 24, 2020
È fattibile il giro delle grotte con una bimba di due anni? Servono scarpe da ginnastica?
Written August 16, 2019
Meglio se indossi scarpe comode e che ti permettano di non scivolare. Per la bambina va bene a patto di tenerla sempre per mano. Anche nello zaino sarebbe difficoltoso
Written August 16, 2019
Bonjour, Savez-vous si les chiens (en laisse) sont acceptés pour les visites ? sur les bâteaux ?
Written January 27, 2019
Bonjour, Savez-vous si les chiens (en laisse) sont acceptés pour les visites ? sur les bâteaux ?
Written January 27, 2019
Je suis désolé Je ne sais pas Vous devez demander tel +390975397037
Written January 27, 2019
Salve, si può prenotare dei posti in particolare per la piscina?
Written August 13, 2018
non credo comunque se vai sul sito internet c´e´indirizzo e-mail e telefono. prova a chiedere (non riesco a pubblicarteli).
Written August 14, 2018
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