One of the cavities in the Cipolliane complex on the cliff between Marina di Novaglie and the Ciolo, valued mainly for its archaeological and Palaeolithic context.
The old page simply placed the cave in Marina di Novaglie, Alessano. The important correction is that the Cipolliane caves and their trail lie in Gagliano del Capo territory, although they are traditionally associated with the Novaglie coast and can be approached from that side.
Grotta dell’Elefante is a local name linked to a rock formation resembling an elephant.
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Gagliano del Capo municipality officially places the Cipolliane trail and caves in its territory.
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The Cipolliane site has yielded stone tools, animal remains and evidence of prehistoric human activity.
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The site’s main value is archaeological, geomorphological and scenic.
Non spostare pietre, fossili, selci o materiali presenti nel deposito.
The branch descending to the caves follows a steep cliff path with a wooden handrail.
Serve attenzione, soprattutto in discesa e con fondo bagnato o instabile.
The municipality states that access is free but has varying difficulty and is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties.
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The upper cavity opens on the cliff and should not be treated as a bathing cove.
Il bagno va organizzato in accessi costieri regolari, non scendendo dalla grotta.
The main trail can suit hiking families, but the descent to the caves requires extra care.
Meglio evitare la diramazione scoscesa con bambini molto piccoli.
We use the official Cipolliane complex reference point: 39.84459, 18.38747.
Non rappresenta il centro esatto di ogni singolo antro.
Scarpe da trekking, acqua, cappello e protezione solare.
Leave archaeological material exactly where it is.
Reference coordinates: 39.84459, 18.38747. The pin is an orientation point for the area or complex, not a certified exact entrance.
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