Visiting the caves of the Amalfi Coast is an opportunity to explore the most natural and in some cases spectacular part of the coast.
Amidst coves and cliffs, these natural caverns are often almost invisible to the eye even though their fame, in some cases, has managed to make it around the world.
With a boat excursion on the Amalfi Coast you can explore these wonders in a day, with the guarantee that you will carry their memory in your heart for a lifetime.
Why are the caves of the Amalfi Coast so fascinating?
Panoramas, hidden beaches, quaint villages: discovering the Amalfi Coast with a private boat tour is undoubtedly an experience full of discovery and relaxation.
Here nature has created with water, air and rock a varied coastline, resulting in some masterpieces of undeniable beauty. The caves of the Amalfi Coast are one example.
Due to phenomena of erosion and sinking, the caves have been literally sculpted by time, which has given rise in some cases to true natural cathedrals.
The most famous caves on the Amalfi Coast
Grotta dello Smeraldo
Among the places to visit on the Amalfi Coast with a yacht tour, you cannot miss the Grotta dello Smeraldo.
Located between Amalfi and Positano, its name derives precisely from the particular emerald color of its waters, generated by light penetrating from an underwater fissure.
Its beauty is also in the impressive stalactites and stalagmites that join together to create sophisticated columns immersed in the sea.
Pandora Cave
Positioned between Amalfi and Salerno, it is the largest natural cave on the coast.
It is a crossing point of yacht excursions on the Amalfi Coast, in the vicinity of the characteristic towns of Minori and Maiori.
Grotta Azzurra (Capri)
A visit to the Grotta Azzurra is one of the most beautiful experiences of boat tours on Capri. The magical blue light of the “Blue Dome” is a unique spectacle that has attracted visitors from all over the world for centuries. Its beauty has inspired writers and painters who have dedicated their works to this wonder of nature.
Grotta Bianca (Capri)
A shelter for boats in Roman times, this majestic cave was in the 17th century a safe haven for the population against pirates. It owes its name to the predominant coloring inside the cave.
Grotta Verde (Capri)
For private boat tours of Capri around the island, Grotta Verde is a frequent passage, being more accessible by yacht than other caves. Apparently, in the 16th century this cavern was used by privateers to ambush passing ships.
Visit the caves of the Amalfi Coast by boat
A private yacht tour on the Amalfi Coast is undoubtedly the most convenient and fastest way to visit the caves.
You have the freedom to stop, explore and choose when to continue the journey, between a dive, a visit to a coastal village or an aperitif on a boat at sunset.
Being able to rely on experienced local captains also makes it possible to visit in safety and ease the best-known caves on the coast and even those… that few people know about.
Emerald Grotto and Pandora, for example, are among the most beautiful stops on private boat excursions on the Amalfi Coast, but along the way there are dozens of cliffs, small beaches and natural caverns to discover.
The same is true of yacht excursions to Capri: amid steep cliffs and enchanting vistas, the island is all about discovery, and depending on one’s tastes, one can choose whether to set course for a cave or move the bow elsewhere.
History and legends linked to the caves of the Amalfi Coast
On private boat excursions on the Amalfi Coast, in just a few hours you can admire and “touch” places unique in beauty and magic.
The caves of Capri, for example, are not only natural works of incredible value but also contain stories and legends, many of them related to the sea.
The Blue Grotto, in particular, has a fascinating history dating back thousands of years.
For the Romans in retreat on the island it was a sanctuary of peace and relaxation, decorated with statues and sculptures dedicated to Poseidon.
Because of a legend, it was shunned for many centuries by locals who believed that witches and demons lodged here.
It was then rediscovered in the 19th century by 2 German artists and soon became an icon of Capri in the world and the architect of the island’s success.
The Emerald Grotto, on the other hand, remained a myth for the people of the Amalfi Coast for many years.
Many had heard of it but no one could pinpoint its exact location. It was a simple fisherman who discovered it in 1932 and became a local celebrity.
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