Grotte di Sant'Angelo

Grotte di Sant'Angelo is a limestone cave near Cassano allo Ionio featuring underground chambers decorated with stalactites, stalagmites, and mineral deposits. The system extends across multiple levels with natural stone formations visible throughout.

Archaeological finds show that people used the cave over centuries, sometimes as living space and sometimes for religious purposes. These different uses reveal how important this location was to people in the region.

Local residents maintain traditions connected to the caves, incorporating them into regional festivals and celebrating their geological importance to the community.

Visitors can join guided tours lasting about two hours with well-lit paths and safety equipment provided throughout. The passages are relatively flat and accessible, making it manageable for most people to explore.

Natural cisterns carved into the cave walls once collected water and show how people managed this resource in ancient times. These collection basins were essential to daily life within the cave system.

Location: Cassano allo Ionio

GPS coordinates: 39.78871,16.30757

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03