Grotta Mangiapane
An ancient village preserved inside a huge rock cave, where the whole village takes part in a living Nativity scene at Christmas
Grotta Mangiapane is located in the village of Scurati, at the foot of Monte Cofano. Inside the enormous cave, which is about 70 meters high, is a small village that has been inhabited since the 19th century. Its stone houses, narrow lanes and farming tools are well preserved, as if time has stood still. From Christmas to Epiphany each year, villagers recreate old workshops and daily life inside the cave, staging the famous “Presepe Vivente” (living Nativity scene), which draws large crowds. The cave is also open for visits on ordinary days, for an admission fee of a few euros.
Opening hours
About 09:00 until sunset (Christmas events separate)
Nearby sights
- Monte Cofano Nature Reserve
- Erice
- San Vito Lo Capo Beach
- Museo Regionale Agostino Pepoli
- Sanctuary of Maria Santissima Annunziata
- Museo del Sale (Nubia)
- Trapani Old Town (Centro Storico)
- Trapani Cathedral (San Lorenzo)