Grotta dello Smeraldo
Grotta dello Smeraldo
3.5
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Set in the bay of Conca dei Marini, this awesomely beautiful cave is named for the color reflected in the water and offers many fascinating geological structures.
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Joel
5 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Very short “tour”. About 10 minutes rowing in a circle going over some in amazing facts. Will ask for a tip before the bot ride even starts. 10 Euro each to see not a whole lot.
Written 14 May 2023
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azz_ali
Majorca, Spain91 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
So it was a nice experience to see it. It was very quick maybe 5-10 mins in total. Please remember to take cash if visiting. the card machine stopped working and there was a lady behind us that didn't have any cash and couldn't come in.
Written 11 May 2023
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Laura Y
Espoo, Finland72 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
The experience was very nice, 8e was not much to pay for the view and our funny captain who stirred the boat and told us about the Grotto. We were also lucky, there was only two other ppl on the boat with us and only closer to the end more people came in to the cave :) it was small but very pretty!
Written 26 March 2023
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TheSkyMaster
Milan, Italy31 contributions
May 2022
OMG What a waste. The light in the water is "emerald (smeraldo)" in 1 corner. So it would take like 3 minutes to paddle over there, take a picture, and leave. But to make it worth the trip, they paddle you around the cave (gotta) and show you rock formations. You know, this rock looks like this, and that rock looks like that, and OMG. Then they show you the nativity underwater. Probably put there so there would be something interesting to show you, besides the blue water.
But I must say, the shuttle boat ride to the hole in the wall, and back, is the best part! You are out on the sea, looking at the coast, with the wind in your hair, and the sun on your face.
But I must say, the shuttle boat ride to the hole in the wall, and back, is the best part! You are out on the sea, looking at the coast, with the wind in your hair, and the sun on your face.
Written 21 August 2022
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Decima Taurina C
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Solo
The place is beautiful, amazing a bit too pricey for the tour but please for heaven sake do something to keep beautiful Mediterranean Sea clean!!! In front of the cave, floating by the entry there’s all kind of plastic bags, plastic bottles, face covid masks, pads and so on. En stead of smoking while waiting for the tourists the sailors should arm them self of a small net and pick up the trash, people are paying to see the place and nature deserves better!!!
Written 17 July 2022
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foodies303
Stoke-on-Trent, UK48 contributions
Apr 2022
The tour of this grotto is fantastic. Lovely guides who are full of information .. It is we worth a visit
Written 18 April 2022
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Jurgen K
Bavel, The Netherlands4 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
We’ve had a nice visit and tour. After we left, I lost my wallet at the grotta. They all tried to call me and left a message to say that they had found my wallet. Very honest! Many thanks to Roberto Brangi and colleagues.
Written 25 October 2021
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Bogdan B
Bucharest, Romania58 contributions
Jul 2021
Nice, but too small...
if you have nothing to do, it is a place where you can cool off in summer ... otherwise it is interesting but very small area visited with the help of a boat.
if you have nothing to do, it is a place where you can cool off in summer ... otherwise it is interesting but very small area visited with the help of a boat.
Written 3 August 2021
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Mariana Marinho
Sao Paulo, SP188 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Imagine stepping into a cave on a hillside in the Amalfi region on a road and encountering an amazing cave with natural light! The guide does everything to delight you, while paddling the boat, puts music and you feel like in Venice ... and with a simple lantern makes you surprises that I will not tell now not to spoil the moment! worth too much !!!! amazing moment!
Written 13 January 2020
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VikingVisitor
Rome, Italy33 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Well worth stopping on your drive along the Amalfi coast. A unique experience, a cave excavated by nature and enjoyed by everyone who visited. Excellent narration by Capitan Roberto. Thank you.
Written 30 December 2019
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Ana A
Buenos Aires, Argentina2 contributions
Que lindo paseo Lili.... pagaron por el ascensor... y el paseo en bote o gondola cuanto les salio?
francescoprsc
51 contributions
Ciao a tutti, visto il periodo e per evitare coda, è possibile prenotare? Se sì, da che sito?
Fabrizia C
111 contributions
No si deve prenotare sul posto
girasolely
Soragna, Italy18 contributions
CIAO,
scusa un informazione, ma come ci si arriva all'inizio dell'ascensore? si può arrivare con la macchina e parcheggiare?
è indicato per una bambina di 4 anni?
noi andremo in aprile
grazie
Mauro B
Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy37 contributions
Non ti so rispondere perché noi siamo arrivati via mare in barca da Conca dei Marini.
Il luogo va bene anche per bambini, non ci sono pericoli
Gic891_
Florence, Italy141 contributions
Bisogna prenotare prima oppure si fa sul posto? Come funziona? E come ci si arriva da Amalfi? Non abbiamo la macchina. Grazie
MaBo1969
San Vito al Tagliamento, Italy46 contributions
Non è necessario prenotare, i biglietti si fanno sul molo e direttamente all'ingresso della grotta. Per arrivare ad Amalfi consiglio molto caldamente di usare i bus di linea della SITA. La Costiera è molto tortuosa e molto trafficata, chi non è pratico rallenta o blocca il traffico con enormi disagi! In più, i parcheggi sono pochissimi e carissimi. Da 5 anni che vado in Costiera, non mi sogno minimamente di usare l'auto! Solo bus!
54antonella
San Cassiano, Italy3 contributions
Si può portare il cane a visitare la grotta?
Alessandro Dc
Bari, Italy139 contributions
La grotta si raggiunge e si visita in barca, quindi dipende se il cane si sta fermo. Tieni presente che la barchetta di cui si va in grotta è molto piccola
Chiara M
Gazzaniga, Italy1,479 contributions
Salve, c'è molta coda ad agosto? É possibile prenotare online?
Grazie
martabaraldi
Medolla, Italy79 contributions
Non mi è mai capitato di vedere questo tipo di servizio...ma può anke darsi ke in alta stagione sia possibile...
È possibile visitare la grotta anche se accompagnati da un cane?
mjrna13
47 contributions
Non saprei. Ma non penso in quanto sarebbe un problema in barca per gli altri visitatori
klrichards0n7
Albany, NY
Is it easy to get a tour when we get there or is it better to book in advance? Do they have private tours?
Deacon_and_Wife
Houston, TX16 contributions
It's a small grotto, but you will definitely want a guide to take you there. The hotels will be happy to help you find a guide. We found ours on the internet. You don't want to drive the Amalfi coast and its towns on your own.
Ich würde gern wissen, wie lang der Unterwassertunnel ist, durch den das Licht in die Grotte gelangt
lorenacocchio
Haselau, Germany38 contributions
Hallo, das kann ich leider nicht nicht beantworten. Ich meine aber, gehört zu haben,dass wohl um die Weihnachtszeit auch ein Zugang für Taucher erlaubt sein soll. Ansonsten ist der gesamte Lichteinfall für mein Empfinden sehr gering. Interessant ist die künstlich geschaffene Unterwassergrippe, wenn das Wasser klar ist.
in che modo si puo parcheggiare
marcob72
Milan, Italy1,339 contributions
Non parcheggiare,passa oltre!
Attrazione di poco conto e gente accattona che cerca la mancia.
Comunque se proprio vuoi,puoi lasciare l'auto in superficie,accanto all'entrata delle grotte.
Il personale addetto ti si attaccherà addosso...
Prezzo 3€ parcheggio.
GROTTA DELLO SMERALDO (Conca dei Marini) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Grotta dello Smeraldo
- Grotta dello Smeraldo is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- We recommend booking Grotta dello Smeraldo tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 46 Grotta dello Smeraldo tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Grotta dello Smeraldo:
- Full-Day Private Amalfi Coast Tour from Sorrento (From S$339.04)
- Tour the Sea Grottoes of the Amalfi Coast (From S$1,219.92)
- A Perfect Day Around Positano and the Amalfi Coast (From S$1,219.92)
- Amalfi Coast - Amalfi boat rental no license (From S$565.87)
- Private Amalfi Coast Mini-Motor Boat Excursion from Amalfi Coast Towns (From S$1,139.07)
- Hotels near Grotta dello Smeraldo:
- (0.05 km) Il canto delle sirene, Villa in the heart of Amalfi Coast, parkingProperty
- (0.05 km) Villa Carmela
- (0.10 km) Hotel La Conca Azzurra
- (0.15 km) Villa Azzurra with private pool and access to the sea 4 guests
- (0.32 km) Locanda degli Agrumi
- Restaurants near Grotta dello Smeraldo:
- (0.05 km) Art Shop Caffè
- (0.11 km) Calajanara
- (0.19 km) Le Bonta del Capo
- (0.49 km) Trattoria Pizzeria La Piazza da Nino
- (0.96 km) Baglio Amalfi Italian Bistrò Cucina, Vino & Drinks