What is the story of the Blue Grotto?

Blue grotto is thought to be Emperor Tiberius' personal swimming hole and temple. Geometry of the cave is also quite complex and mysterious. Three connecting passageways at the back of the main hall lead to the 'Room of Names', named after the graffiti visitors left over the centuries.



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The island of Capri is riddled with caves and grottos, and the Blue Grotto was not a mystery to locals. Known locally as Gradola, it had been avoided as it was said to be inhabited by monsters or evil spirits. The Blue Grotto is 60 meters long by 25 meters wide. The clear blue waters below the boat are 150 meters deep.

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Visitors are not allowed to swim into the grotto or dive from rowboats to swim inside the cavern. Many visitors wait until after 5:30 p.m. when the rowboats leave and the ticket office closes to swim inside. This is illegal and dangerous, as the high waves can slam swimmers against the stone of the low cave mouth.

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The Blue Grotto lets you dive down to a depth of 100 feet (30 meters) in crystal clear water all the way down at a water temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius) all year round.

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Grottoes originated in both Greek and Roman culture and were associated with various gods. These grottoes would normally be the location of a natural spring and were believed to have a unique connection to the divine.

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The Massabielle Grotto is the very place where the apparitions occurred, and within it is the spring that Bernadette discovered. To the right of the Grotto are the Taps where you can drink Lourdes water. Those who wish to can also go to the Sanctuary Baths and perform the water gesture.

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The Blue Grotto in the Island of Capri is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world! The Blue Grotto in the Island of Capri is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world!

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Sunlight entering through the water that fills most of the entrance gives it an extraordinary blue light, whence its name.

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Plants and animals are visible through the water in the caverns, and divers can see barracudas, jacks, octopus, and morays in the water itself. The caverns also offer a view of Fiflia, an inlet uninhabited by humans, which is home to endemic species, such as the Maltese wall lizard.

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Not to be confused with the Blue Lagoon, which is located in the North West of the archipelago, in the island of Comino, the Blue Grotto is a complex of seven caves found along the southern coast of the island, right across from the little islet of Filfla, and less than a kilometre west of Wied iz-Zurrieq.

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The Blue Cave, also known as the Blue Grotto, is one of the most renowned natural attractions in Croatia and a sight to behold. As you enter through a narrow rocky entrance, the inside of the cave shimmers with an ethereal blue hue, casting a magical glow all around you.

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If you'd prefer to walk or take a bus directly to the Blue Grotto, you can either walk down the Via Grotta Azurra from Anacapri or take a public bus from the center of town. From there, you walk down a set of stairs and get in the line for the rowboats.

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