Grotta Calafarina, Archaeological cave in Pachino, Italy

Grotta Calafarina is a natural cave with a depth of about 20 meters and a length of over 100 meters, featuring limestone walls. The interior is divided into multiple chambers with varied stone formations.

The cave was investigated in the early 1900s by archaeologist Paolo Orsi, who uncovered remains from various periods. Particularly important were the finds from the Early Bronze Age, known as the Castelluccian phase.

The cave's name is tied to a local legend, which in 2022 inspired a Dolce & Gabbana runway show of clothes and jewellery held in nearby Marzamemi on 10 July. The site lies between the fishing village of Marzamemi and Portopalo di Capo Passero.

The site is located between Marzamemi and Portopalo di Capo Passero on the southern coast of Sicily. Access and visiting conditions are managed by the Syracuse Superintendency, which handles inquiries about opening times and entry.

On 10 July 2022 Dolce & Gabbana staged a show at Marzamemi of clothes and jewels inspired by the legend of Grotta Calafarina itself, not by the coastal landscape. The cave lies between Marzamemi and Portopalo di Capo Passero.