Grotta Bianca
Capri
KnownIn the water & diving
The story
Pale limestone walls in a two-chambered cavity hollowed out by the sea, once a shelter for boats and a hiding place from pirate raids.
Access
€ tour
How to get there
- Hydrofoil
- Ferry
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