Grotta dello Smeraldo

The Emerald Grotto extends 45 meters in length with a cavern roof rising 24 meters above the water level, featuring numerous stalactites and stalagmites.

Local fisherman Luigi Buonocore discovered the previously unknown cave in 1932, as its entrance remained hidden beneath the Mediterranean Sea surface.

At Christmas time, divers place ceramic figures on the seabed of the cave to create an underwater nativity scene, establishing a local tradition.

Visitors can access the cave either by elevator from the coastal road or by boat tours departing from Amalfi port between 10 am and 4 pm.

Sunlight penetrates through an underwater fissure into the cave, creating green reflections that illuminate the interior with emerald-colored light.

Location: Conca dei Marini

GPS coordinates: 40.61500,14.56694

Latest update: March 17, 2025 13:20