Grotta della Ninfe

Useful Information

Location:	C.da Balzo di Cristo, 87070 Cerchiara di Calabria CS. (39.841176, 16.402609)
Open:	All year daily 7-19. Currently, the cave is not accessible for security reasons. [2025]
Fee:	Adults EUR 8, Children (0-11) EUR 4, Military EUR 4, Disabled EUR 4. Seven Day Pass: Adults EUR 40, Children (0-11) EUR 20, Military EUR 20, Disabled EUR 20. Cave Adults EUR 1. [2025]
Classification:	Karst Cave Swimming in Caves
Light:	n/a
Dimension:
Guided tours:	self guided
Photography:	allowed
Accessibility:	no
Bibliography:
Address:	Grotta della Ninfe, C.da Balzo di Cristo, 87070 Cerchiara di Calabria CS, Cell: +39-376-260-1813. protocollo@comune.cerchiara.cs.it
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History

Description

Grotta della Ninfe (Cave of the Nymphs) is actually a pool. What sounds weird is quite straight forward: this cave is the source of thermal water which is said to have healing properties. The water is not only hot, it is also rich in sulfur, and there is mud in one side of the pool, which is said to be good for the skin. So people tend to cover their skin with the mud, so the minerals can enter the body. The medical use of the site is often done as multiday treatment, so there are not only day tickets, but also 7-day tickets.

The cave is the resurgence, and it is possible to visit the cave for a minimal fee. But while the pool right in front of the cave entrance is open daily, the tours to the cave are currently not available due to security reasons.