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Outdoors Conca dei Marini, Amalfi

Grotta dello Smeraldo

An outdoor spot in Conca dei Marini, Amalfi, moderately priced ($$) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Midday, Apr–Oct.

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Grotta dello Smeraldo in Conca dei Marini, Amalfi
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Why go

Sea cave with emerald light, visited by rowboat, a short drive west of Amalfi.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Amalfi, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Trattoria da Ciccio Cielo-Mare-Terra, 1.3 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Conca dei Marini
Price
$$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Midday, Apr–Oct

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Amalfi, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Trattoria da Ciccio Cielo-Mare-Terra

    Clifftop trattoria just west of town with big sea views and seafood pasta.

    Food · 1.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Antichi Sapori d'Amalfi

    Small limoncello producer on the main street; taste before buying.

    Shopping · 3.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Da Gemma

    Family restaurant since 1872 with a terrace above the main street and classic seafood dishes.

    Food · 3.7 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Pasticceria Pansa

    Café-pastry shop on Piazza Duomo since 1830, known for candied lemon peel and delizia al limone.

    Drinks · 3.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Duomo di Amalfi

    Striped Arab-Norman cathedral atop a grand staircase, with the Cloister of Paradise next door.

    Sight · 3.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Museo della Carta

    Working medieval paper mill with demonstrations of Amalfi's handmade bambagina paper.

    Sight · 3.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Grotta dello Smeraldo is a stop on our Amalfi Coast Escape route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Amalfi

Another curated outdoor spot in Amalfi. See the full Amalfi guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Amalfi run from 13°C in February to 27°C in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Grotta dello Smeraldo itself, we suggest: Midday, Apr–Oct.

Modelled monthly averages for Amalfi from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Amalfi weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Grotta dello Smeraldo, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Via Smeraldo, 33, 84010 Conca dei Marini SA, Italy
Coordinates
40.61508, 14.56703
Destination
Amalfi, Italy

Grotta dello Smeraldo: quick answers

How much time do you need at Grotta dello Smeraldo?

Plan on about an hour at Grotta dello Smeraldo. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Grotta dello Smeraldo?

Our pick: Midday, Apr–Oct. Insider tip: Reach by boat from Amalfi pier or bus to the elevator.

Where is Grotta dello Smeraldo?

Grotta dello Smeraldo is at Via Smeraldo, 33, 84010 Conca dei Marini SA, Italy. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Grotta dello Smeraldo?

Grotta dello Smeraldo appears on Amalfi Coast Escape, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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