Neptune’s Grotto

Neptune's Grotto is a stalactite near the town of on the island of , Italy. The cave was discovered by local fishermen in the 18th century and has since developed into a popular tourist attraction.
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  • Opening hours: 9:00 AM—3:00 PM
  • Type: Cave
  • Description: cave near Alghero
  • Also known as: “Cova de Neptú/Grotta di Nettuno”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Nereo Cave and Capo Caccia Lighthouse.

Cave
Photo: Marco Busdraghi, CC BY 3.0.
is a huge underwater sea-cave situated on the north-west of in the Coral riviera of , 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. is situated 390 metres south of Neptune’s Grotto.

Lighthouse
Photo: Discanto, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is an active 19th century lighthouse situated at the extremity of Capo Caccia, 3.7 kilometres from Tramariglio a frazione of on the western coast of . is situated 510 metres southeast of Neptune’s Grotto.

Islet
Photo: Vtummu, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is an islet.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pischina Salida and Tramariglio.

Hamlet
Photo: Discanto, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 2½ km north of Neptune’s Grotto.

Hamlet
Photo: Discanto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 3½ km north of Neptune’s Grotto.

Village
Photo: Discanto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village, which is situated 6 km northeast of Neptune’s Grotto.

Neptune’s Grotto

Latitude
40.5649° or 40° 33′ 54″ north
Longitude
8.1603° or 8° 9′ 37″ east
Elevation
154 metres (505 feet)
Open location code
8FGCH576+X4
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4588843310
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cave_entrance
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Geo­Names ID
3172286
Wiki­data ID
Q1501051
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Vietnamese—“Neptune’s Grotto” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “مغارة نبتون”
  • Arabic: “مغارة_نبتون”
  • Basque: “Neptunoren leizea”
  • Catalan: “cova de Neptú”
  • Catalan: “Cova de Neptú”
  • Catalan: “Grotte di Nettuno”
  • Chinese: “海神洞穴 (阿尔盖罗)”
  • Chinese: “海神洞穴”
  • Danish: “Neptuns Grotte”
  • Dutch: “Grotta di Nettuno”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “كهف نبتون”
  • Finnish: “Grotta di Nettuno”
  • Finnish: “Neptunuksen luola”
  • French: “grotte de Neptune”
  • French: “Grotte de Neptune”
  • German: “Grotte di Nettuno”
  • German: “Neptungrotte”
  • German: “Neptunsgrotte”
  • Hebrew: “מערת נפטון”
  • Italian: “Coves de Neptú”
  • Italian: “Grotta di Nettuno”
  • Italian: “grotte di Nettuno”
  • Italian: “Grotte di Nettuno”
  • Lithuanian: “Neptūno grota”
  • Macedonian: “Гротото на Нептун”
  • Persian: “غار نپتون”
  • Polish: “Grotte di Nettuno”
  • Polish: “Jaskinia Neptuna”
  • Russian: “Грот Нептуна (пещера)”
  • Russian: “Грот Нептуна”
  • Sardinian: “Grutas de Nettuno”
  • Sardinian: “Grutas de Nettunu”
  • Sardinian: “Grutta de Nettuno”
  • Slovenian: “Neptunova jama”
  • Spanish: “Grotta di nettuno”
  • Spanish: “Gruta de Neptuno”
  • Swedish: “Grotta di Nettuno”
  • Vietnamese: “Hang Neptune”

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