A large sea cave on the Ionian side of Santa Maria di Leuca, in Castrignano del Capo, known for a protruding rock resembling a dragon’s head.
The old page had two errors: it assigned the cave to Felloniche–Patù and also called it Grotta del Diavolo. Official sources clearly distinguish them: Grotta del Drago belongs to the Leuca cave system in Castrignano del Capo, on the western coast towards Felloniche.
Castrignano del Capo municipality lists Grotta del Drago among Leuca’s western caves.
The old 'felloniche' filename remains only for continuity and the 301 redirect.
Grotta del Diavolo is a different cave at Punta Ristola.
This page is only about Grotta del Drago.
The municipality describes the cave as roughly 60 m deep.
A protruding rock resembles a dragon’s head.
The cave lies along Leuca’s western coast heading towards Felloniche.
Mapped at about 39.80093, 18.33065.
Regional tourism sources include it on Santa Maria di Leuca boat itineraries.
Use a skipper familiar with the coast and daily conditions.
We found no current institutional source guaranteeing navigation or swimming inside at all times.
Approach and entry depend on sea, safety, any current rules and the skipper.
We do not recommend independently swimming to or entering the cave.
Swim only where the operator permits and conditions are suitable.
A boat trip can suit families if the operator accepts the children’s age and provides suitable safety equipment.
Check duration, life jackets and boarding.
There is no cave car park; it depends on the chosen harbour or boarding point. Accessibility depends on the vessel.
Ask the operator directly.
Water, hat, sunscreen, light towel, waterproof phone case and a light wind layer.
No caving equipment is needed for a normal boat sightseeing trip.
Reference map coordinates: 39.80093, 18.33065. Mapping confirms the cave is in Castrignano del Capo; Felloniche remains only in the historic filename.
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Editorial geography follows Santa Maria di Leuca; Felloniche remains in the filename only for migration.
Location, history, access, safety and practical advice.
