The charm of Positano, Italy, lying in tiers along the mountainside, is immediately apparent. With a choice of at least 32 places to spend the night , you’ll be able to soak in that charm at your leisure, with fantastic views of the town, beaches, and sea.

A short distance away, you’ll also find a series of islands, including the Isle of Capri. It’s a simple trip from Positano aboard a Capri Boat Tour to explore this island that rises out of the blue Mediterranean waters. You’ll discover here the Faraglioni rocks and the internationally known Blue Grotto (“La Grotta Azzurra”).

The Faraglioni rocks are three gigantic blocks which have managed to survive erosion by the sea and coastal landslides The rocks are known as Stella, Faraglione di Mezzo and Faraglione di Fuori, each rock stretching farther out into the sea than the one before it. The last rock is the home of a famous species of blue tinted lizard known as the Lacerta viridens faraglionensis, and this is the only spot in the world in which this lizard might be found. Evolution seems to have been at play when the lizards were separated from the mainland and adapted over time to create scales which mirrored the blue tones of both the sky and the sea.

The Blue Grotto was first described in 1826 but was used by the Romans well before that time, the evidence of which are antique statues found inside the Grotto. The place consists of a natural cavern with which sunlight pours in at one side, to illuminate the blue water. An ancient landing site has been discovered here, along with the Roman statues. The Blue Grotto can be reached via motorboat, and today tourists enter the cave by lying on the bottom of the boat as it’s rowed inside. Because of the tight enclosure of the Grotto, it’s inadvisable to visit during bad weather. For years, long before it became a destination spot, the Grotto, known to the locals as Grandola, was a place to avoid because it was supposed to be the home of witches and monsters. Apparently, the Romans before had no such problems.

Whether you decide to venture out to the Isle of Capri or stay in Positano and enjoy the view from your hotel, you should have an excellent time in this enchanting place.

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