Grotta dei Cavalli, Prehistoric cave in San Vito Lo Capo, Italy

The Grotta dei Cavalli is a cave in the Trapani province of Sicily, about 10 km from Custonaci and near San Vito Lo Capo, set at 44 metres above sea level on a hillside facing the sea. Its right wall carries red paintings of human figures, abstract patterns and symbols on the limestone.

People lived in this cave during the Old Stone Age, with most of the surviving artwork dating to the Copper Age. The paintings show human presence and artistic expression across multiple prehistoric periods.

The cave is known for red ochre paintings on its right wall, depicting human figures, animals and boats. The images record the everyday world of the people who used the cave, and the boats point to a community familiar with the sea below the cliff.

The entrance sits about 40 meters above sea level and is reached by following marked trails from the nearby beach. Wear sturdy shoes and take your time walking the paths to see all the artwork on the walls properly.

The cave lies at 44 metres above sea level on the slope of Monte Monaco, about 10 km from Custonaci and close to the sea. Its name, "Cave of the Horses", comes from the horse figures painted on its walls.