Grotta Bianca, Capri

#9 among attractions in Capri

Natural attraction, Cave, Park

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The Grotta Bianca is a sea cave located on the island of Capri, Italy. It derives its name from white incrustations of calcareous matter upon its sides, and from clusters of white stalactites which hang from the roof and fringe the entrance. The cave faces east and is situated near the Punta della Chiavioa. The entry, about 70–80 feet high, leads into upper and lower caves, of which the former is not easily accessible. The lower cave can be entered by boat for a short distance. Unlike most other caves at the water-level, it is much broader at approximately 6 feet above the water than actually at the surface. The total height is no more than 24 feet. The upper erosion line is clearly marked near the cave and within it. The upper cave seems to belong to an earlier period. ()

Elevation: 262 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°33'9"N, 14°15'37"E

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Grotta Bianca – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grotta di Matromania, Gardens of Augustus, Piazza Umberto I, Villa Jovis.

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Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Grotta di Matromania, Capri
9 min walk • Nestled on the rugged coastline of Capri, Italy, the Grotta di Matromania is a hidden gem steeped in history and shrouded in mystery. This ancient cave, also known as the Grotto of the Matromania or Matrimonio, is a must-visit for those intrigued by the island's rich...
1 miSW
Park
Gardens of Augustus, Capri
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0.9 miW
Square
Piazza Umberto I, Capri
24 min walk • Piazza Umberto I is the most famous square of the island of Capri, Italy. The square is located in the historic center of Capri, in the eponymous town Capri, on the eastern end of the island, and since Roman times, it has been considered the center of the town and the meeting point of the island by both residents and others.
0.4 miN
Roman imperial palace ruins
Villa Jovis, Capri
11 min walk • Villa Jovis is a Roman palace on Capri, southern Italy, built by emperor Tiberius and completed in AD 27. Tiberius ruled mainly from there until his death in AD 37. Villa Jovis is the largest of the twelve Tiberian villas on Capri mentioned by Tacitus.
0.9 miSW
Famous rock formations in the ocean
Faraglioni, Capri
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0.9 miSW
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, History museum
Certosa di San Giacomo, Capri
23 min walk • Certosa di San Giacomo was a Carthusian monastery, founded in 1363 by Giacomo Arcucci on the island of Capri, Campania, southern Italy. It is now a museum and is used for cultural events.
0.9 miW
Church
Santo Stefano, Capri
24 min walk • Santo Stefano is a Catholic church and former cathedral on the island of Capri, Italy. Dedicated to Saint Stephen, it is the principal house of worship in the town of Capri. The religious complex was built around the Piazza Umberto I square in the seventeenth century. The archbishop's palace is now used as the town hall.
0.5 miN
Historical place
Villa Lysis, Capri
12 min walk • Villa Lysis is a villa on Capri built by industrialist and poet Jacques d'Adelswärd-Fersen in 1905. "Dedicated to the youth of love", it was Fersen's self-chosen exile from France after a sex scandal involving Parisian schoolboys and nude tableaux vivants.
1 miW
Harbor
Marina Grande, Capri
27 min walk • Marina Grande is the main port of the island of Capri in Italy, to the north of the main town of Capri and at the foot of Mount Solaro.
1.2 miW
Church
San Costanzo, Capri
30 min walk • The Chiesa di San Costanzo is a monumental church of Capri. Named after the patron saint of the island of Capri, San Costanzo, it was the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Capri from 987–1560.
0.4 miN
Church
Santa Maria del Soccorso, Capri
12 min walk • Santa Maria del Soccorso is a church located within the archaeological site of Villa Jovis, on the island of Capri, Italy. It is situated on the summit of the Lo Capo hill at the eastern extremity of the island. The chapel-like church, was constructed ca. 1610.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Grotta Bianca?

Nearby attractions include Arco Naturale, Capri (6 min walk), Grotta di Matromania, Capri (9 min walk), Villa Jovis, Capri (11 min walk), Santa Maria del Soccorso, Capri (12 min walk).

How to get to Grotta Bianca by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grotta Bianca:

Train

Capri (24 min walk)
Marina Grande (29 min walk)

Bus

S.Constanzo (25 min walk)
Marina Grande (31 min walk)