Boat Trip from Santa Maria di Leuca to the Sea Caves with Apéritif
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Activity
Motorboat
Languages
English, Italian
Optional
Aperitif, Drinks
Meeting place
Santa Maria di Leuca
At the pier M at the touristic port (Lungomare C. Colombo, 70, 73040 Santa Maria di Leuca, Italy)
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
If you want to admire the incredible beauty of the Leuca coastline, a boat trip from Santa Maria di Leuca to the sea caves with an apéritif is just the thing for you! We are excited to welcome you on our spacious boat and share with you the beauty of the Salento coastline. During our trip, you will discover numerous caves, each with its unique history.
Departing from Santa Maria di Leuca, we will cruise west along the Ionian side. Passing Punta Ristola, we will first encounter the Grotta di Mesciu Scianni and the Grotta del Fiume. Next, we will come across the suggestive Grotta delle Tre Porte, with its fascinating play of light, and the Grotta dei Giganti, so named for the remains of pachyderms dating back some 70,000 years. Moreover, according to an ancient legend, the giants killed by Hercules were buried inside this cave. One of the most fascinating caves to admire on this side is the Grotta del Drago (Dragon's Cave) because of its characteristic shape. Finally, we arrive at the famous Grotta degli Innamorati, where we make a brief swimming stop, so that you can visit the small beach hidden inside, whose shape resembles a half-heart.
Having restarted our engines, we will reverse course and move to the Adriatic side. Here we will encounter the Grotte dei Cazzafri and the beautiful Punta Meliso, where the Adriatic and Ionian seas meet. We will also see other fascinating natural caves such as the Grotta di Terradico, the Grotta dei Gabbiani and the Grotta dell'Ortocupo. Our second swimming stop will be at the beautiful Grotta del Soffio. While you cool off, we will prepare a delicious apéritif of prosecco and typical Salento products. After relaxing, we will continue our navigation towards our last visit: the Grotta della Vora, famous for its cavity from which the sunlight penetrates, creating a golden circle on the water. At the end of our tour, you will again have the opportunity to admire the picturesque coastline of Santa Maria di Leuca as we return to the port.Highlights
- Visit to the most evocative caves on the Leucan coast
- Swimming stops near the Grotta degli Innamorati and Grotta del Soffio
- Apéritif aboard consisting of prosecco and typical Salento productsItinerary
- Santa Maria di Leuca port
- Grotta degli Innamorati (20 minutes swimming stop)
- Grotta del Soffio (20 minutes swimming and apéritif stop)
- Santa Maria di Leuca portHow to get there
We meet at the pier M of the Santa Maria di Leuca marina 20 minutes before departure. If you come by car, you will find pay car parks nearby. At the end of our trip, we will return to the starting point.Characteristics of the boat
- Number of passengers: 12
- Sun-protected area
- No restroomsIncluded
- Apéritif consisting of prosecco and typical Salento products, such as focaccia and pizza (vegan or gluten-free option on request)
- Water and non-alcoholic beveragesBring along
- Sunscreen
- Swimsuit
- Beach towel
- Snorkeling equipmentGood to know
- You can bring food and drink on board
- Not accessible to wheelchairs
- Accessible to foldable strollers
- Small size pets allowed (please advise after booking)
- Please add separate kids and adults bookings to your cart. Kids up to 3 years participate for free, for them the reservation is therefore not necessary
It's a comprehensive, well-organized, and well-explained tour. An experience you absolutely must do when visiting Salento.
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Peter · CoupleItaly · August 2025
A wonderful trip, aperitif, and Salento specialties. Small group with plenty of privacy! Highly recommended!
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Chiara · FamilyItaly · July 2025
Everything was perfect. Our guide, Andrea, was thoughtful, attentive, and available to tell us about and explain the beauty of the caves and the sea. Highly recommended.
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