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Cave of the Figs (Grotta del Fico)

Location: Gulf of Orosei
Opening period: June to September

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Description:
The Cave of the Figs opened to the public in 2003. Accessible by boat its entrance is several meters above sea level in a cliff face and is reached via a wooden stairway from the base of the sea lapped cliff. The cave was discovered by a Sardinian speleology group. Although no longer found near the cave one founding member of the group, a certain Padre Furreddu, studied monk seals that lived in the waters in and around the cave back in the 1970's. Today, the cave is still under exploration.

Specifics:
Cave length approx. 1800M
Cave temperature moderate
Access by boat *
Access by foot **

* Excursions to the Coves of Orosei incorporate visits to the cave
** The cave can be reached on foot with a guide following a path through the highlands of Golgo

 

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