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Grotta dello Smeraldo (Emerald Grotto)

Spiaggia Grande, Positano, Italy
089/871107
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Ranked #8 of 9 attractions in Positano
Type: Caverns/ Caves, Geologic Formations
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Orlando, Florida
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Don't bother with this one - UNLESS you are considering going to the Blue Grotto on Capri. In that case, go here first and save yourself the money on the Blue Grotto. This place is only 5 euros, and I guarantee you'll be convinced to stay away from the grottos. Use your 5 euro to find a nice place to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Amazing colour in the Grotto, only issue we had was picking the only boat guy that couldn't get us in or out without soaking us! somehow everyone else got away with it!

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Castellammare Di Stabia, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Go alone, where a pretty dress, and you'll get a heck lot more than your 5€ worth. I paid my money, took the elevator down and as I was arriving into the cave, a boat full of your normal Brits, Germans and Jap tourists was loading up. I went over, then this hansom tour guide told me 'viene' ('come'). And... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

We hired a private boat for our family to cruise along the coast for two hours and our boat launched here to let us off to take the tour. We had two kids with us so they enjoyed the experience of getting into another boat, being in a cave and the underwater scene. To be honest there was another smaller... More

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Miami, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

The Grotto dello smeraldo was a amazing experience, water is so clear and how the sunlight can change the colour of water...its a must to see! Children will also have fun time watching the Grotto and enjoying a small ride in the boat in the grotto.

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Markham, ON
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2012

the cave was nice with natural light creating visual delights on the water, but a bit smaller than expected. Luckily, the tour guides were funny

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

We deliberately skipped the Blue Grotto on Capri after reading some negative experiences. We had a local driver for a trip down the coast and he asked if we could like to stop at the Emerald Grotto. He did not over-sell or pressure, but we all decided to join in. I would agree with some of the other reviews about... More

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Allentown, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

The grottos along the Amalfi Coast must be seen to believe. The history people, food and natural attractions are like visiting heaven.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012

The grotto itself is not that exciting but very enjoyed the boat ride and the experience of getting into small grotto boats and watching the tour boat guides.

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Toronto, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

We had already been to the Island of Capri and read a lot about the Blue Grotto, which was the biggest tourist trap, and a chaotic rip-off that can take hours, that we refused to go in... by comparison, the Emerald Grotto was a simple elevator at the roadside and very low-key boat trip into an interesting grotto that seems... More

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