Grotta del Leone

Grotta del Leone is a sea cave in the rocky coastline of Dino Island, off Praia a Mare. The Comune lists it among the island’s caves, and its name is associated with a lion-shaped rock at the entrance.

Why it matters

The cave is one of several formed by erosion in Dino Island’s rocky shoreline. Its name and place among the island’s natural features connect a distinctive rock formation with the geological character of the coast.

What to notice

The entrance is associated with a rock formation resembling a lion. Around the island, the Comune also identifies the Grotta delle Sardine, with stalagmites, and the larger Grotta Azzurra. These caves show different forms in the island’s eroded coast.

Context and history

Dino Island lies off Praia a Mare at Capo dell’Arena. The island’s caves are natural formations shaped by erosion. The Grotta del Leone is identified among them by both the municipal listing and Calabria’s regional tourism authority.