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Sea cave
Blue Grotto (Capri)
Capri, Italy
A sea cave lit by sunlight coming through an underwater opening, which turns the water bright blue.
40 m
22 mRecreational limitBathymetry and profile
A low entrance only 1 m high opens into a chamber 60 m long with water 14-22 m deep. A second, underwater opening lets the light in.
Dashed line: 40 m recreational diving limit
Features
- Blue light
- Roman statues found inside
- Visited by rowing boat only
Specific fauna
- Mediterranean reef fish
- Sea urchins