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The island of Capri was once the vacation spot of Roman emperors and derives its name from the herds of goats (capra in Italian) that once inhabited it. The natural beauty of the Grotta Azzurra is unparalleled and became a symbol of the pastoral Romantic ideal when it was “discovered” by Germans August Kopisch & artist Ernst Fries.

A hidden opening in the cave allows light to refract, making the water appear an incredible shade of sapphire blue. The secret’s out and Capri draws crowds of tourists, but it’s worth a trip for the island’s stunning beauty