Our favourite hotels near Grotta dello Smeraldo (Emerald Grotto)

Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Il Saraceno Grand Hotel Amalfi

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and a large and sunny outdoor swimming...

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Guest rating: Great, 3.5

Doria Amalfi

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

La Pergola Amalfi

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Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Hotel La Ninfa Amalfi

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

$ 157 Price from:
Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Hotel Bellevue Suite Amalfi

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$ 110 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Santa Caterina Amalfi

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Dei Cavalieri Amalfi

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Il Nido Amalfi

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Hotel Miramalfi

Hotel Miramalfi features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a private seaside bathing dock with a...

$ 235 Price from:
Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Grand Hotel Excelsior Amalfi

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool. The recreational...

$ 153 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Hotel Aurora Amalfi

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$ 142 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness facility.

$ 409 Price from:
Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

La Bussola Amalfi

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Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Villa Annalara Amalfi

$ 90 Price from:
Guest rating: Outstanding, 4.5

Antica Repubblica Amalfi

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The Conca dei Marini Bay houses one of the most spectacular sights of Amalfi, loved by all tourists: La Grotta dello Smeraldo, or the Emerald Grotto. This marine grotto, reachable by small boat from the water, was discovered in 1932 by a fisherman, and its name derives from the beautiful color of the water that reflects the light that enters the grotto through the opening in the rocks. The cavity of the cave, or grotto, is about 30 meters by 60 meters and its highest points are about 24 meters. Experts have shown that this ancient geological structure was actually once completely dry and only due to seismic movements did water get the chance to invade it.

Tourists can visit the grotto by renting a small boat conducted by a fisherman; the “tour” lasts about 30 minutes, though you will be able to view some fantastic geologic splendors. The stalactites and stalagmites within the cave are quite beautiful and many have actually been named, due to their resemblance to common items or even to people; you’ll find Garibaldi, a famous Italian general (which American tourists have dubbed George Washington and the French, Napoleon), mermaids and other fantastic creatures. Particularly interesting is the ceramic “Underwater Nativity”, placed in the grotto in 1956.