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 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; mapping sources 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.
mapping sources/mapping sources coordinates: 39.79552, 18.33983. The cave is in Castrignano del Capo; Felloniche remains only in the historic filename.
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Add your beach clubThe caves are close together but remain separate guides because of their different form, history and natural interest.
Una cavità della costa di Leuca documentata nella storica raccolta di schede di Salentissimo.
Open guideGrotta di Punta Ristola di notevole interesse naturalistico e archeologico.
Open guideIl promontorio sul versante di ponente, tra i luoghi simbolo di Santa Maria di Leuca.
Open guideCavità di grande interesse storico, con iscrizioni e testimonianze antiche.
Open guideSistema di cavità marine sul litorale di Leuca, raggiungibili principalmente dal mare.
Open guideCavità marine della costa di Leuca inserite tra i luoghi della marina.
Open guideIl promontorio di Leuca, con il faro, la basilica e la grande scalinata monumentale.
Open guideGrotta marina del versante di levante della costa di Santa Maria di Leuca.
Open guideCavità marine del tratto costiero orientale della marina.
Open guideUna falesia alta e scenografica del litorale adriatico di Leuca.
Open guideUna cavità marina della costa di Leuca già documentata su Salentissimo.
Open guideGrotta marina inserita nel sistema di cavità del litorale di Leuca.
Open guideCavità marina del tratto costiero di Leuca già presente nell'archivio Salentissimo.
Open guideLa torre costiera cinquecentesca nota anche come Torre dell'Uomo Morto.
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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.
