The Top 5 Caves around Capri
Looking to visit a cave around Capri on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Capri’s 5
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
Last updated: October 21, 2025
Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), Capri
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Access via Via Grotta Azzurra and then only possible by boat.
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Grotta di Matermania
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The cave is commonly called Grotta di Matermania but is also known as Grotta del Matrimonio or Matromania. It is a cavity about 30 meters long and 20 meters wide, with an average height of 10 meters.
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The Cave of Minerva (also known as the Sanctuary of Athena)
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The temple of Athena (or Athena):
puntacampanella.org/aspetti-archeologici/tempio-di-atena-punta-campanella
To go down (and back up) you have to use ropes fixed to the rock.
The photos were taken by @aannuziat (Angelo)
puntacampanella.org/aspetti-archeologici/tempio-di-atena-punta-campanella
To go down (and back up) you have to use ropes fixed to the rock.
The photos were taken by @aannuziat (Angelo)
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Grotta di Minerva
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Near the tower, in a crack in the ground, you can go down to the Grotta di Minerva or delle Sirene, where it is said that Partenope found refuge here …
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View of Baia di Recommone from the cave
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Very nice photo opportunity in the cave on the Baia di Recommone. Easily accessible on foot from Spiaggia di Nerano
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