3-hour boat trip to the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca, including an aperitif and stops for a swim

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 products

What to expect

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.

Departure

Santa Maria di Leuca port

Program

• Grotta degli Innamorati (20 minutes - Swimming stop)

• Grotta del Soffio (20 minutes - Swimming and apéritif stop)

Return

• Same as departure

Meeting point

At the pier M of the Santa Maria di Leuca marina

Arrival timing

• Please arrive at the meeting point 20 mins before the departure time.

Arrival options

• The meeting point is reachable by car.

• You will find paid parking.

Services / Equipment

• Water bottles

Food

• Aperitif (prosecco and typical Salento products, such as focaccia and pizza)

• Available on request: Vegan or gluten-free option available on request

Drinks

• Non-alcoholic: Water and non-alcoholic beverages

• Alcoholic: Prosecco

Amenities

• Sun protected-area

• No restrooms

Capacity

Number of passengers: 12

Accessibility

• Not accessible to wheelchairs users

• Not accessible to pregnant women

• Accessible to toddlers and the elderly

Not suitable for

• People with reduced mobility

Objects allowed

• Foldable strollers

Food & drinks policy

• You can bring your own food

• You can bring your own drinks (non-alcoholic)

Pet policy

• Pet friendly (Small size pets allowed (please advise after booking))

Bring along

• Swimsuit

• Towel

• Sunscreen, sunglasses & hat

• Snorkeling equipment

Extra information

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.