Private Boat Trip from Santa Maria di Leuca to the Sea Caves with Apéritif

Highlights

• Visit to the most evocative caves on the Leucan coast on board a private boat

• Swimming stops near the Grotta degli Innamorati and Grotta del Soffio

• Apéritif aboard consisting of prosecco and typical Salento products

What to expect

The Salento coastline stands out as one of the gems of the Mediterranean, thanks to its unparalleled beauty that offers enchanting landscapes enriched by secret bays, inlets and sea caves. Do not miss our exclusive private boat trip to the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca to discover, together with your closest friends and family, the unique history of the Leucan shore!

Departing from Santa Maria di Leuca, we will sail 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

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 on request

Drinks

• Non-alcoholic: Water and non-alcoholic beverages

• Alcoholic: Prosecco

Food (optional)

• Aperitif (customised apéritif - starting from price can vary per person)

Amenities

• Sun protected-area

• No restrooms

Capacity

Number of passengers: 12

Accessibility

• Not accessible to wheelchairs users

• Not accessible to pregnant women

• Not 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)

Bring along

• Swimsuit

• Towel

• Sunscreen, sunglasses & hat

• Snorkeling equipment