The 2026 Speleological Register precisely identifies Antro di Porto Badisco as “Grotta Salinaci” (PU 906), with two entrances visible in the bay. It is a natural cave, not a conventional beach.
The 2026 Speleological Register precisely identifies Antro di Porto Badisco as “Grotta Salinaci” (PU 906), with two entrances visible in the bay. It is a natural cave, not a conventional beach. At Porto Badisco the ordinance defines two cliff sectors with sea exclusions up to 30 m. The cave-register coordinates for Antro/Grotta Salinaci are in the same coastal sector: obey signs and do not use the cave as a jumping spot.
The 2026 Speleological Register precisely identifies Antro di Porto Badisco as “Grotta Salinaci” (PU 906), with two entrances visible in the bay. It is a natural cave, not a conventional beach.
40.0788869, 18.4841
From Porto Badisco village the Ergate Trail follows a rocky coastal route; suitable footwear is needed.
From Porto Badisco village the Ergate Trail follows a rocky coastal route; suitable footwear is needed.
Do not plan swimming below the cliff without checking current ordinances, signs and marked exclusion zones.
At Porto Badisco the ordinance defines two cliff sectors with sea exclusions up to 30 m. The cave-register coordinates for Antro/Grotta Salinaci are in the same coastal sector: obey signs and do not use the cave as a jumping spot.
Not our first choice for toddlers, frail older visitors or anyone uncomfortable on rocks.
Not our first choice for toddlers, frail older visitors or anyone uncomfortable on rocks.
Parking in Porto Badisco can fill quickly in summer; space and free parking are not guaranteed.
Parking in Porto Badisco can fill quickly in summer; space and free parking are not guaranteed.
Bars and services are in Porto Badisco village, not inside the cave.
Bars and services are in Porto Badisco village, not inside the cave.
Trails, rock and gradients prevent a universal-access claim.
Trails, rock and gradients prevent a universal-access claim.
At Porto Badisco the ordinance defines two cliff sectors with sea exclusions up to 30 m. The cave-register coordinates for Antro/Grotta Salinaci are in the same coastal sector: obey signs and do not use the cave as a jumping spot.
At Porto Badisco the ordinance defines two cliff sectors with sea exclusions up to 30 m. The cave-register coordinates for Antro/Grotta Salinaci are in the same coastal sector: obey signs and do not use the cave as a jumping spot.
Choose it for scenery, local history or a less conventional coastal stop; do not force sea access when the site is unsuitable for bathing.
First check access, signs and sea conditions.
Bring suitable walking shoes, water, a hat and sunscreen; use water shoes only where bathing is actually permitted.
Bring suitable walking shoes, water, a hat and sunscreen; use water shoes only where bathing is actually permitted.
Reference coordinates: 40.0788869, 18.4841. For natural sites without official boundaries, the pin is approximate and does not certify sea access.
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