Which island in the Gulf of Naples is famous for its Blue Grotto?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Capri, a limestone island opposite Sorrento
- Step 1: The Blue Grotto is a sea cave on the north coast of Capri. Step 2. Sunlight entering underwater gives the water an intense blue colour. Answer: Capri, a limestone island opposite Sorrento. Why not the others: Elba, Giglio and Ponza are in other parts of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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