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VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Practical Information
Road map B2. Grotta di Nettuno:
n Alghero (079 97 90 54). Open
Apr–Sep: 9am–7pm daily; Oct:
9am–6pm daily, Nov–Mar: 10am–
2pm daily. ^ & 8 compulsory.
In bad weather, boat trips from
Alghero do not stop at the grotto.
∑ grottedinettuno.it

Grotta Verde
The name of this large cave, Green Grotto, derives from
the colour of the moss and other plants that cover the
stalagmites and stalactites. On the shores of a small
lake at the far end of the gallery, ancient graffiti have
been discovered.

Escala del Cabirol
From the ridge of land separating
the headland from the lighthouse
point, the Escala del Cabirol steps
wind down to the entrance of the
Grotta di Nettuno.

Grotta di Nettuno
Neptune’s Grotto, one of the most picturesque
caves in Sardinia, was first explored in the 1700s.
The grotto extends for 2,500 m (8,200 ft), while
the guided tour covers 200 m (650 ft).

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