View of the majestic Faraglioni rock formations emerging from the blue sea.

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Land-Based Surrounds in Anacapri

Explore the area immediately surrounding the Blue Grotto when you arrive by land.

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Arriving at the sea cave by bus or on foot brings you to the rugged Anacapri coastline. You will queue on the cliffside stairs before boarding a rowboat.

While in the area, you can wait at a local beach club or view ancient statues recovered from the cave in the town center.

A rowboat floating on the radiant blue water inside the Blue Grotto.

Via Grotta Azzurra Stairs

30-90 minutes waitCliffside access

These stone steps descend from the Anacapri bus stop to sea level. Land-based visitors queue on these stairs waiting for an available rowboat to pull up.

Riding a chairlift with a spectacular view of the town and sea below.

Gradola Beach Club

2-3 hoursSea swimming

This rocky beach club and restaurant is located just up the coast from the grotto entrance. Visitors can swim in the sea here, rent a sunbed, and eat. It is an excellent place to relax if the main grotto queue is too long.

Couple relaxing on a boat looking towards the rocky coastline of Capri.

Casa Rossa

45 minutesRoman statues

This distinctive red building in the center of Anacapri serves as a museum. It exhibits the original Roman statues of Neptune and Triton recovered from the cave floor. Visit to understand the history of the grotto as Emperor Tiberius's personal marine temple around 27 AD.