We do not recommend travelling to the park without a confirmed reservation. Driving in and dropping off visitors is not allowed.
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Visiting The GrottoIt is free to visit the lower level. Admission to the Upper Gardens is sold until 7:30 p.m. Details are subject to change; please check The Grotto's Website for current information.
While there, you can also take a cold (but refreshing dip) in Georgian Bay. While Halfway Log Dump has gained popularity from visitors in recent years, it is still much quieter compared to The Grotto a short drive away, a now-bustling hotspot visited by hundreds of thousands of people every year.
It really is beautiful. However, I camped in the park and hiked to The Grotto on a Friday morning, so I didn't have to worry about fighting for parking spots and there weren't many people there. So yes, The Grotto was totally worth the effort and I wouldn't say it is overhyped at all.
Practical tips for visiting The Grotto TobermoryTo get to The Grotto in Tobermory, you'll need to hike about 30 minutes along the Bruce Trail. Be prepared with water, snacks, sunscreen and proper footwear. Remember to clean up any garbage you create and leave no trace. There are lots of garbage cans around!
Walking or by bus: from the center of Anacapri, first walk down Via Pagliaro then down Via Grotta Azzurra (3.5 km). There is also a public bus which leaves from Piazza della Pace. From the final stop, take the stairs down to the seaside where there is the queue to the rowboats.
The Grotto offers many lush and peaceful spots for spiritual meditation. Nearby, a tranquil trail is lined with towering trees; downy tufts of moss inch up their trunks, providing an aura of muted solitude.
Admission is free to the grotto, although note the site is run from your love offering donation (suggested $8 per adult or give more ??). For those wishing to spend the night, the Park View hotel is right near the grotto, very short walk.