It is possible to reach the Cave in two different ways: by land or by sea.
By land
The Neptune’s Cave and the Green Cave are located at the end of a provincial road where parking is not allowed.
Access to the cave is made possible via the famous 'Escala del Cabirol' (Roe Deer’s Stairway): 654 steps reveal a breathtaking view overlooking the sea.
Here's how to reach it:
🚍 SHUTTLE SERVICE – FREE PARKING AT “LA STALLA” AND “CASA GIOIOSA” (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
The shuttle, which connects the parking area in “La Stalla” (SP55) to Capo Caccia Square, is the most convenient, safe, and recommended way to reach Neptune’s Cave. “La Stalla” (SP55) al Piazzale di Capo Caccia, è il modo più comodo, sicuro e raccomandato per raggiungere la Grotta di Nettuno.
How it works:
- • Terminal: “La Stalla”, free parking for cars and motorcycles;
- • Shuttle fare: €5 round trip (children 0–3 years free);
- • Tickets available on board, no reservation required.
- • First departure: from “La Stalla” at 8:00 am.
- Last departure: from Capo Caccia at 8:20 PM.
- • Frequency: every hour.
- • Intermediate stops: La Stalla,Baia di Conte, Le Prigionette, Tramariglio/Casa Gioiosa (with parking), Cala Dragunara, Belvedere Foradada, Capo Caccia.
BUS TIMETABLE:
Public Bus Service – all year round: ARST
To reach the Grotto by public transport it is possible to take a daily EXTRA-URBAN bus that leaves from the main terminal in via Catalogna in Alghero
The journey takes about 50 minutes and is managed by the ARST company.
Consult the website ARST http://www.arstspa.info/9321.pdf
BeachBus (Cattogno Viaggi Cattogno Viaggi (servizio attivo da maggio a settembre):
https://www.cattognobus.it/beach-bus/
PRIVATE VEHICLES (CARS, MOTORCYCLES)
In Capo Caccia Square and along the last stretch of SP55, parking and stopping are prohibited. Only transit and passenger drop-off are allowed, with no extended stops.
The use of the shuttle is strongly recommended as it is the most convenient and safest option.
Access to dedicated parking spaces is reserved for people with disabilities, with the proper permit displayed.
Bicycles are allowed to access the square.
By sea
The easiest way to visit Neptune’s Cave by sea is to take one of the boat trips that leave from the Alghero’s harbour on a regular basis or from the pier of of Cala Dragunara in Porto Conte Park. This is by far the best method of visiting for anyone with children or elderly people.
The journey by boat takes about 40 minutes. Visitors can admire the scenery of the Coral Riviera www.museialghero.itas the boat passes close to the Cape Galera and Punta Giglio cliffs and then rounds the tip of Capo Caccia to arrive right at the entrance to the caves which lie at the foot of a towering cliff – an impressive sight set against the backdrop of the small island of Foradada.
Not only do you avoid the steps down the cliffs, but the journey is thoroughly enjoyable and affords you excellent views of the cliffs as you approach.
Linea Grotte Navisarda
Harbour of Alghero- Banchina Dogana
This service is active!
Phone +39 079 950603 | +39 320 7412400
Frecce delle Grotte
Harbour of Alghero- Banchina Dogana
This service is active!
Phone +39.368.353.6824 | +39.331.722.9999
The boat ticket does not include the entrance fee to Neptune’s Cave.
NOTE that in adverse sea conditions, visits to the cave are suspended.
It is advisable to check the operation of the service before arriving (both from the staircase and from the port) by calling +39 345 7418361 or the tourist information office at +39 079/979054 (key sequence 1-1-1) or by following the aupdates available on the official Facebook and Instagram pages of the Cave
https://www.facebook.com/Grottadinettunofficial