Boat Trip to the Grotta del Bue Marino and the Calamita Mines with Snorkeling
4.8()
Activity
Motorboat
Languages
English, Italian
Meeting place
Lacona
At the small port on Margidore Beach (Via del Porticciolo, 73, Lacona)
Details
If you are fascinated by the mining past of Elba, then you can't miss our boat trip to the Calamita Mines. We will leave from the Margidore Beach and navigate eastwards, staying close to the coast to catch every detail.
Our environmental guide will explain the geological conformation of the island and show you all the species that we will be lucky enough to see. Enjoy being in a small group, and feel free to ask as many questions as you wish! We will make a first snorkeling stop at the Grotta del Bue Marino ("Sea Ox Cave"), and you can even reach its wonderful little beach. After resuming navigation, we will pass in front of the stunning Calamita Mines and our guide will give you plenty of information about the mining past of the island. We will then approach the Cannello Beach and dive into the water to observe its sandy seabed rich in minerals. After this swim, we will refresh with some fruit before heading towards Punta Ginepro to admire the other islands of the Tuscan Archipelago.
Our return journey will now begin, during which you get an overview of the coastline we observed during the outward journey. We will also take the opportunity to make one last stop at the Gemini Islands, two small islets not far from the Innamorata Beach, and observe the rocky seabed of the area. After our adventure, we will return to Margidore beach.
Highlights
- View of Calamita Mines
- 3 snorkeling stops
- Environmental guide on board
Departure & Return
We meet at the port of Margidore Beach 15 minutes before the departure. You can park your car for free just a couple of minutes away from the beach. After 4 hours, we will be back at our starting point.
Characteristics of the boat
- Number of passengers: 10 people
- Sun-protected area
- No restrooms
- No pets allowed
- Accessible to wheelchairs (on request)
Included services
- Nature guide
- Snorkeling equipment
- Fruits and snack
- Water and tea
– Wetsuits (available all year, on request from June to September after booking)
Bring along
- Swimsuit and towel
- Sun cream
- Hat and sunglassesGood to know
- Accessible to wheelchairs (on request)
A truly wonderful tour and experience. It was my first time snorkeling there, and it was incredibly fun. Our guide shared all the knowledge he could without being intrusive. He was a very nice and helpful person.
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Simona · FamilyItaly · August 2025
It was a very nice experience
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Andrea · FamilyItaly · July 2025
An experience worth trying. Flavio and Marco were excellent at describing what we saw both above and below the water. I highly recommend the tour.
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Baiarda Dive Boat Excursions Elba uses the PADI System of diving education and offers courses as well as rental equipment that meet the international PADI standards.
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