Where do you take the boat to Blue Grotto?

To visit the Blue Grotto and island of Capri, take an early morning ferry to Capri and book your group boat tour or private boat tour of Capri in advance to make the most of your time. Otherwise, reserve a private boat with skipper that departs directly from one of the towns on the Amalfi Coast, Ischia, or Naples.



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When is the best time of the day to visit the Blue Grotto? It is best to visit the Blue Grotto on a sunny day between the hours of noon to 2 pm, during this period thanks to the most intense sunlight, the most intense color comes and it illuminates the interior of the grotto the best.

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During the tour in the Blue Grotto, it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes or, at least, laced shoes that have a flat sole. It is also good not to forget the sunscreen, especially since the wait at the entrance can be long in periods of greater tourist influx.

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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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You are not allowed to swim in the Blue Grotto and you cannot jump-off the rwa boat when you are inside the cave. However after the closing time some people get in to swim (and it's considered to be an amazing experience!)

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To visit the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), you need to reach the entrance of the cave by land or sea. There, all visitors must board small rowboats, the only kind of boats that are allowed inside the cave.

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On a medium boat, it takes about an hour to sail around the entire island. If you want to take your time and stop to explore some grottoes or swim, you'll need a couple of hours. Boat rental companies offer tours with a skipper that last 3 to 4 hours so you have plenty of time to enjoy your sail and take a dip.

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Tickets for hydrofoils and ferries can be purchased directly at the port. However, due to the very high number of visitors in this period, we recommend booking in advance to be sure of finding a seat, especially when returning to the mainland from Capri.

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To take a quick peek at the Piazzetta and Anacapri, you'll need at least 4 hours; plan on at least 7 hours if you'd also like to take a boat tour around the island. For a deep dive into all the sights and monuments on the island, you need to plan on at least three days.

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The tourist season on Capri traditionally runs from the Easter holidays to the first weekend of November. Locals consider the best times to visit the island from the beginning of April to mid-June, and from the beginning of September to mid-October.

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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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