Grotta Verde
Grotta Verde is a cave in Alghero, Sassari, Sardinia. Access is restricted and requires permission. Grotta Verde is situated nearby to the cave Neptune’s Grotto, as well as near Nereo Cave.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Access is restricted and requires permission.
- Type: Cave
- Also known as: “Grotta della Altare”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Neptune’s Grotto and Capo Caccia Lighthouse.
Neptune’s Grotto
Cave
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Neptune's Grotto is a stalactite cave near the town of Alghero on the island of Sardinia, Italy. The cave was discovered by local fishermen in the 18th century and has since developed into a popular tourist attraction. Neptune’s Grotto is situated 370 metres west of Grotta Verde.
Capo Caccia Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Photo: Discanto, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Capo Caccia Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse situated at the extremity of Capo Caccia, 3.7 kilometres from Tramariglio a frazione of Alghero on the western coast of Sardinia. Capo Caccia Lighthouse is situated 460 metres south of Grotta Verde.
Nereo Cave
Cave
Photo: Marco Busdraghi, CC BY 3.0.
Nereo Cave is a huge underwater sea-cave situated on the north-west of Sardinia in the Coral riviera of Alghero, Italy. The name was given by the discoverers in honour of the mythological figure Nereus, who is often billed as the Old Man of the Sea, father of the Nereids. Nereo Cave is situated 450 metres southwest of Grotta Verde.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pischina Salida and Tramariglio.
Tramariglio
Hamlet
Photo: Discanto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Tramariglio is a hamlet, which is situated 3½ km north of Grotta Verde.
Maristella Porto Conte
Village
Photo: Discanto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Maristella Porto Conte is a village, which is situated 6 km northeast of Grotta Verde.
Grotta Verde
Latitude
40.56463° or 40° 33′ 53″ northLongitude
8.16463° or 8° 9′ 53″ eastOpen location code
8FGCH577+VVOpenStreetMap ID
node 2717526065OpenStreetMap feature
natural=cave_entranceGeoNames ID
3164559
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