IMPORTANT NOTICE

ROAD INTERRUPTION AND ALTERNATIVE ROUTE From Monday 18th September the bridge “Ponte del Fogliaio”, which is on the road from Gallicano to the Grotta del Vento, will be completely closed to traffic until the urgent roadworks are completed which, barring unforeseen circumstances should be within a fortnight at the latest. The only alternative solution for…

The advantages of online booking

📌 The advantages of oline booking To visit the Grotta del Vento it is highly advisable, especially in periods of great affluence, such as the whole month of August as well as Sundays and holidays in May, June, July and September. The reason is simple: to allow visitors to fully enjoy the beauties offered by…

Good News

GOOD NEWS: THE WORK TO WIDEN THE ROAD HAS BEEN COMPLETED As the road going from Fornovolasco to the Grotta del Vento has always been so narrow, motorists had to reverse when they met heavy vehicles coming in the opposite direction. This was more problematic for drivers of camper vans and buses. With a timely…

Our new Website!

This is our brand new website. Here you can find all the informations about the Grotta del Vento: How to get there, opening times, prices, itineraries and much more. Feel free to contact us for any further information. Enjoy your exploration! — Grotta del Vento Staff —

The little mine of Porto Azzurro: a compulsory destination for mineral enthusiasts

THE LITTLE MINE OF PORTO AZZURRO: A COMPULSORY DESTINATION FOR MINERAL ENTHUSIASTS. In our article  L’ISOLA D’ELBA: UN PARADISO (QUASI) PERDUTO PER GLI APPASSIONATI DI MINERALI. we talked about the ceased mineral activity which beginning in the Etruscan Era had made the Island of Elba the main source of supply of iron for Italy. However…