Sunset Boat Trip to Santa Maria di Leuca's Caves with Apéritif
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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
The golden hour is the best moment of the day to discover one of Salento's most picturesque spots. With our sunset boat trip to the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca, you will visit all the caves of this rugged coast and have a drink as the sun slowly disappears into the sea.
We will depart from Santa Maria di Leuca and head towards Punta Meliso, where the Ionian and Adriatic seas divide. Navigating eastwards, we will see the beautiful Grotta Della Vora, which owes its name to the chasm at the top that illuminates the cave, and the Mannute Caves, a complex of caves 20-30 metres above sea level. We will then stop for a dip at the Grotta del Soffio: after putting on our snorkeling equipment, we will swim together next the cave! Please note that swimming is only allowed around the cave and not inside.
Afterwards, our captain will bring you to the Ionian side to admire the beautiful Grotta delle Tre Porte, characterized by three large semicircular arches. Our last stop will be the nearby Grotta degli Innamorati and Grotta del Drago, where you can snorkel accompanied by our local guide. After cooling off in the sea, we will have a small aperitif on board at sunset, and then return to Santa Maria di Leuca.
Highlights
- Visit of the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca
- View of the wonderful Grotta delle Tre Porte
- Guided snorkeling inside the caves
- Aperitif at sunset
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
- Aperitif (prosecco or fruit juice, taralli, chips, olives)
- Local guide
- Snorkeling equipment
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