Blue Grotto, Capri, Italy
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N 40° 33.664 E 014° 12.341
33T E 432755 N 4490335
The Blue Grotto (Italian: Grotta Azzurra) is a noted sea cave on the coast of the island of Capri, Italy
Waymark Code: WMC62Z
Location: Campania, Italy
Date Posted: 07/30/2011
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Capri's Blue Grotto is known throughout the world for its size, the intense blue tones of its interior and the magical silvery light which emanates from the objects immersed in its waters. Visitors can reach the Grotta Azzurra either by bus or taxi from Anacapri; or by boat from Marina Grande in one of the tour boats which stop at the entrance of the cave during the trip around the island.
In order to enter the Grotta Azzurra visitors climb aboard small rowing boats, with a capacity for two, maximum three, passengers and, lying on the bottom of the boat, enter the low and narrow mouth of the cave. Entrance to the cave is not possible in the presence of south westerly and mistral winds. The entrance to the Grotta Azzurra is formed by a small natural opening in the rocky wall, roughly 2 meters wide and 2 meters high.
Type of Land: Other
Managed By: Agenzia Viaggi Grotta Azzurra
Contact Info: g.azzurra@capri.it
Website: [Web Link]
Type of Cave: Sea Cave
Contains Stalactites: yes
Contains Stalagmites: no
Contains Bats: no
Price of Admission: 12.00 (listed in local currency)
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Visit Instructions:
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