Salento is a marvelous land, kilometers of coastline from west to east all with specific characteristics, ranging from the golden beaches with high dunes covered in Mediterranean scrub to the steep cliffs that fall sheer to the sea, from the crystal clear and transparent water that characterizes much of this territory to end with the beautiful inlets, bays or tiny gulfs that enclose the beauties of an enchanted landscape. In the last described features fits right into Castro Marina, a pretty town that springs up on the southeastern side of Salento and overlooks the imposing Adriatic Sea. This stretch of coast seems like a graceful embroidery executed by Mother Nature, the blue of the waters is reflected among the ravines and sea cavities that characterize this place, and one among all the Palombara Cave, a typical example of a sea cave deserves all our attention. Grotta Palombara can be reached by swimming or through the various boats that organize excursions during the summer season.This cave is very wide and deep, as is the sea that surrounds it, and was formed over the centuries as a result of the collapse of the walls above. The typical green of the Mediterranean scrub draws the upper parts while the entrance looks almost like that of a theater with curtains tied to delimit the entrance (in fact, it is not for nothing that it is also called Cave with Curtains). The name Grotta Palombara would derive from the fact that pigeons (palombi in the local dialect) would have found the right environment for nesting in the past, thanks mainly to the presence of freshwater springs dripping from the walls. Today this cave represents one of the many tourist destinations of the beautiful Castro Marina; for snorkeling enthusiasts, the seabed is ideal for exploring the different inlets or admiring the beautiful play of light reflected between the cracks of this characteristic cliff. Positive sensations, the freshness of a beautiful sea, the sun that in summer burns and warms our emotions what more could you ask for from a vacation... the Palombara Cave is in Castro Marina... enjoy your stay.
Last Updated: 12/12/2022, Tonio Viva
