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Visit the island of Caprara or Capraia

Caprara Crepaccio, Tremiti Islands
Caprara Crepaccio, Tremiti Islands

The Island of Caprara, otherwise called the Island of Capraia, is one of the largest in the archipelago of the Tremiti Islands and the fourth island of Puglia. Surrounded by the Adriatic Sea, Capraia is a place not suitable for those who love social life and limestone, in fact it is a totally uninhabited place.

For nature lovers and tranquility, it is instead a destination with a special charm in which to spend days unforgettable. The surface is largely rocky and wild, the air smells of myrtle and in the innermost part of Capperaia numerous caper plants bloom, to which the island must the origin of his name. Famous for its coves and coves, so as not to miss the wonders that the island hides, it is advisable to choose to visit it by sea.

In the Punta Secca area, dominated by the lighthouse of Capraia, is the unmissable Turquoise Grotto ; it is accessed by boat and is an absolutely suggestive place. Once inside, you are surrounded by reflections and sparkles and the water takes on a brilliant and crystal clear turquoise color, thanks to the sunlight that filters from the entrance and illuminates the bottom of the sea, particularly transparent.

In front of the cave, instead, it is possible to admire the Architiello: a frame of massive rock high about six meters, excavated over the centuries by the power of the waves that opens the way to a pond. From here you can admire a decidedly romantic panorama, perfect for taking some souvenir photos.

Lovers can take refuge in the Sorrento Grotto, otherwise known as the Grotto of Love, for their particularity amp; agrave; of its colors and its reflections. Hidden in a sheltered cove, where visitors find themselves wrapped in an intense blue color that gives the place a truly magical atmosphere, it certainly represents one of the most ; ugrave; also recommended for those who prefer underwater excursions and the discovery of the creatures that inhabit the rich seabed.

Always in the area, between the Architiello and Punta Secca, it is worth being enchanted by the Grotto of Mysteries, to ; #39; interior of which visitors cannot help but hear a series of sounds of natural origin, undoubtedly rather suggestive. The colors, however, remain the undisputed protagonists of these seas; due to the shades of green that the water assumes here, the cave is also known as the Emerald Grotto.

In addition to the recognized charm of the caves that the island hides, also interesting to visit is the Cala dei Turchi < /em >, so called because it was used by these people as a basis for attacking the Monastery of St. Nicholas. Protected from the winds thanks to the rocky walls that enclose it, the cove houses one of the most beautiful beaches of the Tremiti, in which to spend a few hours of deserved rest.

Written by Sheila Pickles - Last update: 22/10/2021
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