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Cave · Scala (SA)

Grotto of Sant'Alfonso

  • Visit: about 50 min
  • 378 m
Pictured: Scala · Jensens · Public domain · resized

A small cave near Scala traditionally linked to St Alphonsus Maria de' Liguori, who founded the Redemptorists in this very village.

Scala, the oldest village on the Amalfi Coast, is where the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer was born, founded by St Alphonsus Maria de' Liguori. Among its woods and terraces lies the grotto that bears the saint's name, linked by local tradition to his moments of reflection and prayer during his stay in Scala.For us it is an ideal stop for anyone who loves combining spirituality and nature: we suggest reaching it on foot, along the paths linking the hamlets of Scala, enjoying the views over the valley and the sea. Comfortable shoes and a little calm are all you need to appreciate the silence of this simple, evocative place.

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