Grotta Romanelli is one of the many sea caves along the Salento coast, and one that sees a greater concentration especially on the southeastern side of the Salento, along that stretch of coast from Santa Maria di Leuca and so up the coast northward to Castro Marina, the natural home of Grotta Romanelli. The cave is just 35 meters long and consists of a single chamber clearly visible from the outside; Grotta Romanelli can only be reached by sea and its entrance is forbidden. This stretch of coastline offers different insights to those who love to experience the sea with all its specificities, the seabed is rich in every animal and plant species that inhabit the depths of these blue and transparent waters, and the play of light that is reflected through the recesses of the caves and the cracks in the rocks represent a beautiful spectacle all to be experienced. There is certainly no boredom if there is a lack of golden beaches in some parts of Salento, the freshness of the sea that only the cliffs can give us turns out to be as sparkling as it is regenerating for our bodies, and all this thanks to the different freshwater currents present along this coastal stretch. Grotta Romanelli turns out to be important in terms of the history of prehistoric studies because with its discovery the presence of the Upper Paleolithic in Italy was ascertained; having said that I do not want to bore you too much with historical studies and related researches that are superfluous to our description, Castro Marina is a gem set among the beauty of an enchanting landscape and the Romanelli Cave, together with the wonderful sea that surrounds it is the direct testimony so, if you are planning your next vacation and you have doubts about the different destinations take a look at Salento and Castro specifically... happy vacations.
Last Updated: 12/12/2022, Tonio Viva
