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๐ŸŒŠ Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto)

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๐ŸŒŠ Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto)
Sea cave on Palmaria Island, Liguria, Italy


๐Ÿ• 3 min read ยท Updated 20 Apr 2026 at 13:16

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Northwestern Palmaria Island, Portovenere, Liguria
  • Formation: Limestone cave sculpted by wave erosion
  • Access: Boat only from Portovenere or Palmaria Island
  • UNESCO inscription: 1997

Grotta Azzurra is a sea cave on the northwestern coast of Palmaria Island that derives its distinctive appearance ...

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