The place
Pertosa-Auletta combines a guided cave route with a short underground boat crossing. Visits follow fixed tours and conditions inside remain cool and damp all year.
A cave visit with a timetable
The river entrance makes the site distinctive, but also means access depends on guided operations and water conditions.
Arrive before the stated check-in time. Different tour options vary in length and cannot be improvised once the group has entered.
Plan the visit
Use the signed cave entrance near Pertosa, not the town centre alone. Visitor parking is available near the ticket area.
Tours run at scheduled times and booking is recommended. The interior is cool and wet underfoot.
Before you go
- • Check the official website for opening times, closures and booking rules.
- • Save the return route and allow extra time for local transport.
- • Conditions can change after bad weather or during public events.
Getting there
Use the signed cave entrance near Pertosa, not the town centre alone.
Visitor parking is available near the ticket area.
Rail and bus options do not reliably cover the final section; arrange a transfer if not driving.
Map and coordinates
40.54340, 15.45240
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What to bring
- • Warm layer
- • Shoes with grip
- • Booking confirmation
Services
- • Ticket office
- • Visitor facilities and nearby food
Risks and restrictions
- • The interior is cool and wet underfoot.
- • Late arrival may mean losing the booked tour.
Accessibility
- • Contact the operator for current accessible routes and boarding arrangements.
Sources
Photo: Wikimedia Commons · licenza indicata nella pagina del file
