Pertosa-Auletta Caves
Pertosa - Salerno - Campania
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Placed 4 kilometers from the Polla (Sa) motorway exit on the Salerno-Reggio Calabria highway, the Pertosa-Auletta Caves are an essential stop for anyone looking to discover the result of the relentless work of water and its dripping. The entrance by boat on the underground river Negro makes the visit unique and special.
Three safe and accessible tourist routes serve as gateways to a magical world, enhanced by a new lighting and scenic design system that, with 3,000 meters of fiber optics and state-of-the-art LED lights, allows visitors to interpret nature’s masterpiece: a work in progress spanning thirty-five million years.
The caves provide a welcoming environment with equipped areas, qualified services, and a strong commitment to hospitality, making it a tourist destination since 1932. The site holds significant archaeological value due to the presence of the only known high-altitude pile dwelling settlement.
The Pertosa-Auletta Caves periodically host emotional events and experiences that enrich the overall tourism offering, adding a layer of sensation to the visitor’s journey.
Guided Tours
Accompanied by expert staff, visitors will walk through the caves carved over millions of years, admiring the relentless work of water that continues to shape the cave.
Additionally, the presence of the underground river Negro allows for travel by boat: visitors will be transported aboard a flatboat, which is pulled by hand to ensure the environmental sustainability of the visit.
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