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At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Coordinates
- 38°05′36″ N, 12°40′15″ E
About
The Scurati Caves (also known as Grotte di Scurati or Grotta Mangiapane) are an ancient settlement and a speleological geological site located in the municipality of Custonaci, in the province of Trapani (Italy). It includes a small village of houses that have been inhabited from 1819 until mid-1900s. The site includes a total of nine caves. The largest cave is the Mangiapane cave, which is about 70 meters high, 13 wide and 50 deep. Numerous ancient findings have been found in the site including rock paintings.
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Getting there
Aeroporto di Trapani-Birgi25.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Scurati Caves?
Scurati Caves is in Custonaci, in the province of Trapani (Sicily), Italy. GPS coordinates: 38.09330, 12.67087.
What else is there to see near Scurati Caves?
Nearby you’ll find: Torre della tonnara di Cofano (2.2 km away), Torre della Tonnara di Bonagia (7.2 km away), Eryx (9.3 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 3 photos
- Monte Cofano Grotta Scurati 0084 — tato grasso, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Località Scurati - Custonaci, Trapani, Italia - 30 Aprile 2023 — Giorgio Galeotti, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Custonaci - Falesie Parco Cerriolo - panoramio - Andrea Albini (2) — Andrea Albini, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences