Cala di Mitigliano e grotta
Massa Lubrense
Hidden gemFree beaches
The story
A path through olive trees drops down to the rocks, Capri looks an arm's length away, and the cave opens in the water like a hall of shadow and salt.
Access
path/sea access
The story
The Cala di Mitigliano opens on the coast of Massa Lubrense, a few kilometres from Sorrento and near Punta della Campanella, opposite Capri. It is one of the most characteristic coves of the Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area, famous for its sea grotto: a wide cavity that enters tens of metres into the rock, the goal of diving enthusiasts.
What to see
A cove of rocks with crystalline water and the open view of the Faraglioni of Capri, dominated by the Grotta di Mitigliano, with the entrance several metres high and the seabed that drops below the surface. It is a wild place, without buildings, where the sea and the rock are the only protagonists.
Hours and prices
Free entry.
Tips
Access is only on foot, along a path from the Termini junction. Attention: the route has stretches subject to landslides and has been declared dangerous in an exposed section — check the state of the path with the Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area before setting off. A sure step, water and trekking shoes are in any case needed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cala di Mitigliano?
A cove of rocks at Massa Lubrense, opposite Capri, in the Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area, famous for its great sea grotto loved by divers.
How do you reach Cala di Mitigliano?
Only on foot, along a path from the Termini junction; the route, however, has stretches subject to landslides and has been reported as dangerous: check the state before going.
What makes the cove special?
The crystalline water, the view of the Faraglioni of Capri and the Grotta di Mitigliano, which enters tens of metres into the rock and is the goal of divers.
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