
”Grotte di Stiffe”, L’ Aquila
For the enthusiast of speleology and spelunking, the numerous and particular caves in Abruzzo region offer moments of real fun and excitement, due to the geological conditions and the morphology of the Apennines zone.
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In many of them, the archaeological excavations brought into the light fossils from animals that have been extincted nowadays, dating since 2.500 years ago. The speleology association of the region is very active and the local guides are very well organized and prepared for helping you to explore this fascinated underworld.
The Grotte di Castello Tesino are located in between the Monte Agaro and the Monte Coppolo, in the western of Dolomites di Belluno. The geological character of the cave is karstic, allowing to the surface water to pass through the rocks in which erosion produce underground streams, caverns and fissures. This element gives a very spectacular environment. Amongst locals, the Cave is called ”Bus de la lora” or ”Grotta di Valnuvola”. A tour visit in the Cave requires from 3 to 4h. Visits should be reserved in advance and dependent on weather conditions.
For the enthusiast of speleology and spelunking, the numerous and particular caves in Abruzzo region offer moments of real fun and excitement, due to the geological conditions and the morphology of the Apennines zone.
The particular geological conditions and the morphology of the Apennines zone have created in Abruzzo region, in central Italy, a number of remarkable caves very appealing to the speleology and spelunking fans.
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If you are looking for a great destination for caving, Abruzzo region, in central Italy with several very interesting caves- result of particular geological conditions and the morphology of the Apennines zone- is your destination.
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