It’s always fun to go and see spots that have been on your bucket list for a while – however, some have been left put off by a beautiful, viral lagoon after a ‘wild’ tide gave people a scare
Going on holiday offers a fantastic opportunity to explore unique locations, iconic monuments and breathtaking views like you’ve never seen before. Italy is always a hit for providing people with plenty of culture, history, delicious food and great nightlife. All year round people flock to the country, and when summer comes the Amalfi Coast is a popular spot that is on many of our bucket lists.
Just a stone’s throw away from the Amalfi Coast is the island of Capri. With its glamorous atmosphere, natural beauty, and incredible beaches, it’s not hard to see why people love it. One thing that has become a viral ‘must’ when there is to visit the Blue Grotto – or Grotto Azzurra. Many people take a boat tour from Capri’s Marina Grande and head inside the amazing cave.
Inside you will see amazing water that is a crystalline blue with silver reflections, created by tiny bubbles that cling to the top of objects beneath the surface.. Floating on the water and seeing inside will make you feel like you are “suspended in the heavens,” visitors say.
However, people have been gobsmacked recently after realising the reality of going on a Blue Grotto tour when the tide is high.
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Because the natural sea cave is just 60 metres long and 25 metres wide it means that only one boat can travel through at a time. People have been left in a panic after seeing two tourists and a boat driver almost sink as the conductor attempts to get them through the cave hole.
A TikTok clip, shared by @nwlch, shows the moment the boatman attempt to navigate the small boat through the cavern’s cramped, low-arched opening. The user said: “They said to check out the Blue Grotto in Italy.” The post has raked in over 102 million views.
One individual commented and said: “For those wondering what he is doing, this is the entrance to the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra) located on the island of Capri. The cave is located at sea level, so the access passage is It is only one meter high and to visit the cave a sailor must enter it with a small rowing boat, giving himself momentum with a chain attached to the rock. obviously in adverse sea conditions the entrance can be difficult in fact the cave is often closed during high tide or very rough sea.”
They added: “In the specific case of the video probably they decided to ignore the rule and enter anyway despite the movement of the waves. if you decide to visit it It is always better to check the sea conditions a few days before to avoid an event like the one shown in the video.”
People were left gobsmacked by the scenes, as one said: “You paid to get waterboarded in a cave. That’s wild.” One said: “Thanks for de-influencing the Blue Grotto for me bestie.” “The Blue Grotto will never see me,” added another. “I would have a panic attack straight away,” added one other.
But others pointed out that the Blue Grotto is worth seeing, but not during high tides. One other said: “I’ve done the Blue Grotto a few times but never at high tide. This is wild!”. “I’m panicking watching this,” commented another.
Another wrote: “It’s a wonderful experience, but you never the Blue Grotto when the sea is rough and the tide is high. Those who operate the boats should know this. Evidently, he took the risk…”.
“I can’t believe someone took you out there when the tide was that high,” added another. Jokingly referencing the beloved Atomic Kitten song, another wrote: “The tide is high but they’re holding on.”
One who has visited the tourist spot, said: “We are just back from a vacation in the Amalfi Coast and we really enjoyed the Blue Grotto. If I had seen this video prior, I might be rethinking going into the Blue Grotto. However, on a low tide day and if the sea is calmer, never miss this.”
Visitors are advised to check the sea conditions before buying tickets.
Grotto currently closed
An update, shared on Capri.com, on behalf of Motoscafisti Capri, states: “The grotto is closed at the moment until the weather conditions change. It is not possible to guarantee ahead of time and with certainty if the grotto will be open or closed.
“Each morning at 9 am, the skippers arrive at the mouth of the cave and evaluate if it is safe to enter.”
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