Frecce delle Grotte di Antonio Piccinnu
Frecce delle Grotte di Antonio Piccinnu
Frecce delle Grotte di Antonio Piccinnu
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Tour this marine cave that is carved in a spectacular sheer cliff, with long winding passages that delve far into the rock passing many fantastical stalagmites and stalactites.
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Roman
3 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Due to the current COVID-19 regulations, it is NOT possible to access the stairs without a ticket.
Hence, if you arrived by car and luckily found a parking lot next to the street, you *must* buy the ticket upstairs even if you do not want to have the guided tour but only plan to go downstairs and enjoy the view from the stairs.
I am writing this because in some comment from last year it was mentioned that it was possible to buy the ticket downstairs in front of the entrance of the grotto as well.
However, there is a nice stair down to the Grotta Pizzi e Ricami a few meters before the entrance. The stair is locked after a few meters, but the view down is nice here and anyway, nobody seems to care..
Hence, if you arrived by car and luckily found a parking lot next to the street, you *must* buy the ticket upstairs even if you do not want to have the guided tour but only plan to go downstairs and enjoy the view from the stairs.
I am writing this because in some comment from last year it was mentioned that it was possible to buy the ticket downstairs in front of the entrance of the grotto as well.
However, there is a nice stair down to the Grotta Pizzi e Ricami a few meters before the entrance. The stair is locked after a few meters, but the view down is nice here and anyway, nobody seems to care..
Written September 7, 2021
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Michael V
Suva, Fiji93 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Thanks for listening. It’s a different but not bad at all place . Italy is always wonderful. So expect wonderful it’s what you’ll get
Written February 28, 2020
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alisontoia
London, UK309 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
The previous reviews nearly put me off visiting but decided to go by boat at the last minute. Went at 3pm, boat far from full, no queues and our group was about 30 people.
We had plenty of time to look around, take photos and listen to the guide. She first spoke in IItalian then in English. When it was the English version people started chatting making it difficult to hear but the guide stopped and asked them to keep quiet - good.
I thought it was great, on a par and in cases better than caves I have visited around the world.
Unfortunate so much damage had to be done to make the caves accessible to tourists.
Boat trip was great so do recommend.
We had plenty of time to look around, take photos and listen to the guide. She first spoke in IItalian then in English. When it was the English version people started chatting making it difficult to hear but the guide stopped and asked them to keep quiet - good.
I thought it was great, on a par and in cases better than caves I have visited around the world.
Unfortunate so much damage had to be done to make the caves accessible to tourists.
Boat trip was great so do recommend.
Written October 27, 2019
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Belinda W
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Oct 2019
The tour was overcrowded with so many selfie takers, so a lot of stop start. I felt it was rushed as I would have liked to spend more time looking at the wonderful natural architectural structures.
The Caves themselves are truly wonderful, a feast for the eyes.
It would have been so much better if the groups were so much smaller and the tours longer.
The Caves themselves are truly wonderful, a feast for the eyes.
It would have been so much better if the groups were so much smaller and the tours longer.
Written October 25, 2019
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Finlay P
United Kingdom5 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
The caves are very basic and are not very scenic.
The tours are way to big and crowded and the spot is very u accessable. However it is a good spot to travell to if you are willing to spend £100 of more.
The tours are way to big and crowded and the spot is very u accessable. However it is a good spot to travell to if you are willing to spend £100 of more.
Written October 23, 2019
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ahb4208
Barcelona, Spain18 contributions
Oct 2019
We took one of the boat tours from Alghero. It's about an hour ride each way and the tour takes about 45 minutes.The water at the cave is amazingly blue and clear. Once you get in the cave, you purchase a ticket for the cave tour. The cave itself is gorgeous and well worth the time and money.
The only problem with the tour is there are too many people in the group. We were near the back of the line and found it difficult to know what she was talking about. The other problem is people stop to take pictures and that holds up the line as well.
In addition to taking the boat, you can drive if you have a car and use the steps to get to the cave, however there are over 600 steps. Going down the steps will be easy, but climbing back up... not so much.
The only problem with the tour is there are too many people in the group. We were near the back of the line and found it difficult to know what she was talking about. The other problem is people stop to take pictures and that holds up the line as well.
In addition to taking the boat, you can drive if you have a car and use the steps to get to the cave, however there are over 600 steps. Going down the steps will be easy, but climbing back up... not so much.
Written October 18, 2019
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Markus M
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Sep 2019 • Family
Totally recommended. Stunning cave. Nice light inside. You have to be trained for the stairs and be rewarded with a nice sea view
Written October 1, 2019
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HoffySig73
Reykjavik, Iceland212 contributions
Sep 2019
I went to the cave.and there is just one word OMG. I drove there and walked all the stairs and that is a fantastic view. I would not take the boats from Alghero cause there is just fantastic to walk all the way down. Just bring a bottle of water with you.
Written September 25, 2019
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phillipk8
Newcastle, Australia803 contributions
Sep 2019 • Friends
After a boat trip we got to the entrance of the caves with about another 200 hundred people ..... !!!!! Then waited and waited and waited to go in when finally we were on our way to view them . What we found was that a lot of the stalactites were broken off or damaged ( maybe stolen) so felt that this spoilt it . And the line of people moved as a whole so no time to stop and take it all in . Would I recommend a visit ??? But if you haven’t seen a cave like this ok .
Written September 20, 2019
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Jure Janhuba
Ljubljana, Slovenia23 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
The path and view were very amazing but the cave itself was nothing special compared to Bue Marino Cave. But if you really want a good cave experience go to Postojna cave in Slovenia.
Written August 29, 2019
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cricri7403
Narbonne, France21 contributions
Bonjour est-il possible de visiter la grotte pour une personne qui a du mal à marcher ? Merci
Laetitia T
16 contributions
Bonjour est-ce que c'est ouvert le 1er janvier ? Merci
Milanavimar
13 contributions
Sorry. I dont know days
Catalina C
4 contributions
Hola, el pago de la entrada se puede hacer con tarjeta de crédito? Gracias
manfred4953
Hamburg, Germany90 contributions
Wir waren mit einer Gruppe dort und der Preis für Bootsfahrt und Grotte wurde bar bezahlt.
NorthStar797063
Vilassar de Mar, Spain
Se puede bajar por las escaleras y volver en el barco??
Zom
Pfaeffikon, Switzerland37 contributions
No - you can only book a round-trip with the boat
olhanninen
Varkaus, Finland31 contributions
Hello, is Neptune's Cave open today 27.05.2019? Thanks, Olga
Is is possible to visit it today?
We have been there before but it was closed. How can we know wether it is closed or Not ?
juan carlos M
San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain5 contributions
Tengo decidido bajar por las escaleras. Cuánto cuesta por persona el acceso a ca gruta?
Hans_JoachimS51
Braunschweig, Germany532 contributions
Fuimos en barco. El hermoso viaje en bote costó 15 EUR por persona y la entrada a la cueva 13 EUR. El camino para subir las escaleras debería costar 6 EUR más la entrada a la gruta 13 EUR. Tenga en cuenta los horarios de apertura. Actualmente la escalera está abierta de 10am a 3pm si el clima es bueno. En mal tiempo, un descenso no es posible.
Hola! Que recomendáis? Acceder a pie o en barco?
Xirili.Buster
20 contributions
Yo creo que mejor a pie
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