Conca dei Marini lies between Capo di Conca and Grotta dello Smeraldo. The houses, in typical Mediterranean style, with domes and walls of thick white limestone are immersed in the lemon gardens and olive groves which are characteristic of the hills of S. Pancrazio and S. Antonio. Its beauty has enchanted many an illustrious visitor including Princess Margaret of Great Britain who visited frequently.
Conca dei Marini is linked to an age-old maritime tradition, a fishing village where the tales and legends of the past are still passed down through the generations. Famous for its Tonnara, a system used to catch the migrating tuna, the economy of Conca dei Marini relies almost exclusively on the sea. Places to visit: Grotta dello Smeraldo, a fabulous cave full of stalactites and wonderful green light, the Church of S. Pancrazio, the Convent of S. Rosa and the Conca Tower.
The Festival of Santa Rosa is an ancient tradition in which the nuns of the Convent distribute to the inhabitants of the town the famous Sfogliatella Santa Rosa, a cake first made in the 18th century.
The Emerald Grotto is one of the natural marvels of the coast. The Emerald Grotto is not far from Amalfi in the municipality of Conca dei Marini. The water's distinctive emerald colour is caused by the seawater entering and partly filling the grotto through a crevice linked to a 12m channel leading straight into the sea. A showcase of stalactites and stalagmites of all sizes can be seen in the grotto.