Boat Trip to the Caves of Santa Maria di Leuca with Snorkeling and Apéritif
4.9()
Activity
Motorboat
Languages
English, French, Italian
Included
Aperitif
Meeting place
Santa Maria di Leuca - harbour
At the Marina, at the dock I (Via Doppia Croce, 73040 Santa Maria di Leuca)
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
Discover all the wonders of the "heel of Italy" with our boat trip to the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca. We will see all the grottos of this wonderful coastline, navigating both the Ionian and the Adriatic Sea.
We will first head east and reach the exact point where the two seas meet. Here we will find the first grotto already, the Devil's Cave, where archaeological finds dating back to the Neolithic period have been discovered. We will visit all the nooks and crannies of the Ionian coast, including the beautiful Grotta delle Tre Porte, characterized by three large semicircular arches. Our last stop on the Ionian side will be the Grotta degli Innamorati and the Grotta del Drago, where you can snorkel accompanied by our local guide.
After exploring the Ionian Sea, we will return towards Leuca and continue towards the Adriatic, which is equally rich in caves. We will admire the beautiful Grotta della Vora and the Mannute caves, located 20-30 metres above sea level. We will then dive next to the incredible Grotta del Soffio, so-called because it creates frequent water sprays. Please note that swimming is only allowed around the cave and not inside. After exploring all the caves of this beautiful stretch of coastline, we will return to Santa Maria di Leuca.
Highlights
- Visit of the caves of both the Ionian and the Adriatic coast
- Guided snorkeling inside the caves
- View of the wonderful Grotta delle Tre Porte
- Apéritif
Departure & Return
We meet at the marina of Santa Maria di Leuca 20 minutes before the departure. You can find a free car park in front of the restaurant "Il bacio di Puglia", or in the busiest days a paid car park nearby (€5 for the whole day)
Characteristics of the boat
- Number of passengers: 11
- Sun-protected area
- No restrooms
- Accessible for people with reduced mobility
- Small-sized pets allowed
Included services
- Local guide
- Snorkeling equipment
- Apéritif
The scenery is beautiful, the water fantastic.
Stefano, the captain, was very nice. Since the crew was mostly Italian, not much was spoken in English. But that didn't bother me too much.
The departure time was brought forward from 5:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., so it wasn't literally sunset. But the light was already softening.
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Johannes · CoupleGermany · September 2025
We were on a boat for 11 passengers with three other couples. Stefano's English was very basic, even though we had booked an English-language tour. His very friendly manner made up for it. The three-hour tour was supposed to cover both coasts, but because it was so windy in the Ionian Sea, we only went to the Adriatic. We were able to snorkel twice there and enjoy a glass of Prosecco and some snacks after the last one. A few other boats docked at the swimming spots, but it wasn't a problem. Overall, a very nice and relaxing experience. :)
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Yoann · Group of friendsBelgium · September 2025
A walk with incredible scenery.
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