A sea cave on Leuca’s Ionian coast, also known as Grotta del Canale del Rio or Sparascenti, marked by a small freshwater flow mixing with the sea.
The old page placed it in Felloniche–Patù and encouraged cliff diving. The updated guide correctly places it in Castrignano del Capo among the Leuca caves; the old filename remains only for migration and the 301 redirect.
The municipality lists Grotta del Fiume among the western caves encountered from Punta Ristola towards Felloniche.
`felloniche` remains only in the historic filename.
The speleological catalogue records Grotta del Fiume / Canale del Rio; OpenStreetMap also gives Sparascenti.
They refer to the same cave.
The specialist survey gives roughly 30 m horizontal development and about 20 m average width.
These are cave-survey data, not a tourist route length.
A small freshwater stream is documented inside the cave, where it meets seawater.
Flow and sensation may vary.
Historic cave documentation says the broad entrance can take small boats in calm sea.
Let the skipper decide approach and entry.
The cave survey describes a passage towards the neighbouring cave.
Do not attempt independent cave swimming.
The historic page encouraged high jumps; that recommendation is removed.
Never assume depth at an unverified jump point.
A normal organised boat trip can suit families if the operator accepts the children’s age.
Check duration, life jackets and boarding.
These depend on the Leuca harbour or boarding point, not on the cave.
Ask the operator about the vessel and boarding help.
Water, hat, sunscreen, waterproof case, light towel and a wind layer.
Only during stops authorised by the skipper.
OpenStreetMap/Mapcarta coordinates: 39.79552, 18.33983. The cave is in Castrignano del Capo; Felloniche remains only in the historic filename.
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The caves are close together but remain separate guides because of their different form, history and natural interest.
Another sea cave on the Ionian side of Santa Maria di Leuca.
Open guide Grotta marinaAnother sea cave on the Ionian side of Santa Maria di Leuca.
Open guide Grotta marinaAnother sea cave on the Ionian side of Santa Maria di Leuca.
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Editorial geography follows Santa Maria di Leuca; the old Felloniche filenames remain only for migration.
Geography, sea visits, cave features, safety and families.
