Inside the Neptune’s cave

It is one of the most stunning places easily reachable by visitors and was discovered by chance by a local fisherman in the Eighteenth century. It is accessible both by sea (departures from the port of Alghero or from the boarding pier of Cala Dragunara, just after the enchanting Tramariglio bay), and by land, through the Escala del Cabirol (Stairs of Roebuck), with its 656 steps running along the cliff, and rising up from the sea, just in front of the Isola Foradada (Foradada Island). The inside is breathtaking and the tourist route winds its way through several rooms, with each one presenting different features: the Lamarmora Lake, an underground salt lake which is 9 metres deep, 100 metres long, and 25 metres wide; with a stalagmite column named Acquasantiera (Stoop) at its center. Another stalagmite rises from the bed of the lake and is called Albero di Natale (Christmas Tree). There are also the rooms of the Reggia (Palace), of the Rovine (Ruins), of the Organo (Organ), of Trine e Merletti (Lace and Lacemaking) and of the Tribuna della Musica (Tribune of the Music), which dominate the room of the Reggia (Palace).

The service of guided visit is available all year long. Visits to the site are possible from Easter to October, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. To reach the cave by land, once arrived at the square in Capo Caccia, just read all information on the visit procedures provided on the dedicated wallboard. Instead, to reach the cave by sea, take the motor ship which sails from the port in Alghero. 

Further information are available at the tourist office in Alghero (tel. 0039.079.979054).

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The ArchiMete Diving Capo Caccia is a PADI Dive Resort (n° 29089) who organizes diving excursions in the most attractive sites of the Coral Riviera.
The headquarters is directly on the beach of the Bay of Tramariglio, in the heart of the
Marine Protected Area of Capo Caccia-Isola Piana and the Regional Nature Park of Porto Conte. A headquarters rich in history, since until the 60’s was the post guard of the former penal colony Tramariglio.
The ArchiMete Diving Capo Caccia offers to its customers a cosy logistics area for changing and rinsing equipment, toilette with warm shower, outdoor showers, a wide veranda overlooking the sea and a wonderful garden with a kiosk, perfect place to enjoy moments of relaxation both before and after the activity.
The area of Capo Caccia, recognized UNESCO heritage, is famous worldwide for the presence of underwater and semi-submerged caves. In the Diving center are operating specialized professionals and certified personnel who know thoroughly the seabed and the caves of the Coral Riviera: a diving instructor and two dive guides, all enrolled in the official Guides register of Sardinia Region.
The Diving Center operates scuba and snorkeling activity with a 7.20 meters rubber boat equipped with Yamaha engine 200 hp 4T echo.

The ArchiMete Diving Capo Caccia is able to provide complete equipment for diving and snorkeling to 30 people and children over 5 years.
The strategic position of the Diving Center, in the middle of the Marine Protected Area of Capo Caccia-Isola Piana, allows to reach in a few minutes the most beautiful sites of the Coral Riviera.

BY CLICKING ON THE ICONS ON THE LEFT, IT IS POSSIBLE TO SEE SOME OF THE MOST CURIOUS AND INTERESTING DIVES!

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