A small cave in the La Botte area of Marina di Andrano on Salento’s Adriatic coast, marked by a freshwater spring reaching the sea.
The old page blurred the cave with the nearby shallow family bathing area. The updated guide separates them: Grotta della Botte is the cave and documented spring; families with small children should look at the nearby Spiaggia della Botte.
The Regional Park describes the cave as the outlet of a small underground freshwater flow.
Water can feel much cooler near the spring.
The cave is on Marina di Andrano’s Adriatic coast.
Orientation point: about 39.97305, 18.40765.
The cave and bathing access are close but distinct.
Use the Spiaggia della Botte guide for the shallower, easier sector.
Rock and small cavities dominate rather than sand.
Recommended on permitted rocky access points.
Clear water, rock and the spring can be interesting underwater.
Only in calm sea; do not enter unknown narrow cavities.
The old text encouraged diving from rocks.
Do not jump from unverified spots where depth and submerged rock are unknown.
The Botte area can be temporarily restricted by the municipality during dangerous weather.
Obey barriers, signs and current orders.
The cave is not our first choice for small children.
Spiaggia della Botte is the easier local bathing guide.
No dedicated cave car park or universally accessible route has been verified.
Use legal parking in the Botte area and assess the shore.
Water shoes, water, sunscreen, hat, mask and light gear.
Do not cross restricted areas or leave litter in the rocks.
Reference coordinates: 39.97305, 18.40765. The pin is an orientation point for the coastal location and does not certify one exact sea-entry point.
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Open guide Luogo costieroA nearby Marina di Andrano place for comparing bathing access, caves and coastal walks.
Open guide Luogo costieroA nearby Marina di Andrano place for comparing bathing access, caves and coastal walks.
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Marina di Andrano lies between Tricase Porto to the south and Marina di Marittima to the north.
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