Campania

Ancient Greek Temples of Paestum Italy & World War II

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Whether you are a history buff, an archeologist by profession, an architect, or simply a curious tourist you will thoroughly enjoy visiting the Archeological Park of Paestum, Italy.  The great highlights of this ancient site are the remains of three very well-preserved ancient Greek temples.  The temples of Paestum have stood the test of time, … Read more

Sandals on Capri–A Fun Shopping Tradition

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When in Capri, buy sandals! Every time I visit the beautiful island of Capri, my first stop is Il Sandalo Caprese in Anacapri.  I look forward to seeing Salvatore, the artisan who creates this special footwear.  Some very famous women have worn these unique Capri sandals: Jackie Onassis, Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, among … Read more

Cilento Coast | The Mediterranean Diet

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When you visit Campania with us, you will definitely visit the Cilento region; it is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. This region is often labeled as the forgotten cousin of the famous Amalfi Coast. Cilento is approximately two hours south of the Amalfi Coast by car.  It presents the wilder, untouched nature of Southern Italy. … Read more

Homemade Limoncello | Sfumato d’Amalfi

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Amalfi Coast lemons (Sfumato d’Amalfi) are an iconic symbol of the lure and special nature of this beautiful region of Italy.  The locals will tell you how their sun-kissed land, rich soil, and closeness to the sea are what allows for their prized lemon to thrive and grow to perfection. Many people may not know … Read more

Top 5 Interesting Facts About Pompeii

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Do you believe that some facts can be stranger than fiction? When talking about the ancient Roman city of Pompeii this tends to be true. Many centuries ago, Pompeii was a flourishing town within the great Roman Empire. The one big difference between Pompeii and other Roman towns was the fact the Pompeii was established extremely … Read more

Magna Graecia: Greeks in Southern Italy

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The Fascinating Tale of Magna Graecia: Greeks in Southern Italy Have you ever heard about the ancient Greek colonization of Southern Italy? Centuries ago, a significant portion of Italy’s south belonged to the Greeks. The residents of this region (present-day Calabria) were called Italiotai by the Greeks which eventually lead to the entire peninsula being … Read more

The Beautiful Blue Grotto of Palinuro, Italy!

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Chef Franco Lania

This is a very special blog post. Tavola Tours had a wonderful culinary and cultural adventure to the region of Campania, Italy. One of the main reasons for traveling with Tavola Tours is to learn about and explore areas that are off the beaten path. A visit to the lush Cilento coastline just south of the Amalfi Coast offered a great opportunity to do just that. Some call this area one of the best-kept secrets in Italy. Another great secret of this area is the Blue Grotto of Palinuro. This symbolic grotto is absolutely stunning. However, Palinuro’s Grotta Azzura differs from the more well-known Grotta Azzura of Capri. Do you know how and why?

Blue Grotto of Paulinuro, Italy
 Blue Grotto of Palinuro, Italy

Join chef Franco and Captian Gino as they show you the magnificent Blue Grotto of Palinuro. You will also learn the big difference between the two sister blue caves of Palinuro and Capri.

Here is a hint. The difference can be found in the way each grotto obtains its world-renowned blue color. I say no more! Watch the video to find out the details.

What is the difference between The Blue Grottos of Palinuro and Capri?

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