Notable cave · Lucca, Tuscany

Buca Vallelunga

Buca Vallelunga is a cave in Lucca, Tuscany.

Buca Vallelunga: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this cave: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Buca Vallelunga

Season: Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Buca Vallelunga: tips

  • Carry a torch and wear shoes with grip.

How to reach Buca Vallelunga — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.97125, 10.33866. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Buca Vallelunga?

    Year-round; October to March is most comfortable, some caves flood in heavy rain. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Buca Vallelunga?

    Nearby: Pietrasanta Cathedral (church, 11 km), San Martino in Greppo (church, 16 km), lago di Porta (lake, 17 km), Botanical Garden of the Apuan Alps "Pellegrini - Ansaldi" (sanctuary, 19 km), Villa Reale di Marlia (museum, 24 km), Palazzo Mansi National Museum (museum, 24 km).

    Is Buca Vallelunga worth visiting?

    Buca Vallelunga is listed as a notable cave in Tuscany on Spotwander.