CONCA DEI MARINI, Emerald Grotto

The Emerald Grotto is a natural wonder discovered by chance in 1932 by a fisherman.

The best way to visit is to enter it by sea; there are numerous tour operators that organize excursions to this and other areas of the coast. Alternatively, it can be accessed via an elevator or staircase located along the SS 163 trunk road, about 3 kilometers from the town of Praiano. I recommend the first option, because it has a particular charm.

The Emerald Grotto offers an enchanting spectacle, thanks to its crystal-clear waters and rock walls with stalactites and stalagmites shaped over thousands of years by the action of the sea.

The shape of the grotto suggests that it was once located in a dry area and that the water level was influenced over time by tides and geological changes....