The best locations for boat trip near Torre Chianca are Porto Cesareo, Gallipoli and Santa Maria di Leuca. In the area of Torre Chianca you can find even more boat trip locations. Porto Cesareo is the closest boat trip location and is 43 km away from Torre Chianca. You can reach it in about 46 min by car.
"Excellent experience, the staff were qualified, friendly, and welcoming.
We even did more tours than we had planned.
Highly recommended, definitely worth repeating."Pasqua, September 13, 2025
"Had a nice 3 hours. Nice swimming and snorkeling. Too bad the helmsman only speaks Italian. He does his best with a translation app"Marino, June 20, 2025
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Private Boat Trip from Gallipoli to Punta PizzoWith our private boat trip from Gallipoli to Punta Pizzo, we head to the southern side of the Salento coast, showing you the best beaches in the area. This is also a great chance to admire the spectacular Mediterranean maquis and swim in the crystal-clear water of the bay. Our trip starts from the dock of Seno Del Canneto, a historical location of the city directly overlooking the Castle of Gallipoli. From here we proceed along the coast, passing by Punta della Suina, until we reach Punta Pizzo, a promontory watched over by the 16th-century "Torre Di Cutrieri", the only building in the area. You can then decide if you want to take a swim and snorkel in front of the beach, or further explore the surroundings of the area. To make this trip even better, a small apéritif with proseccowill be served on the boat, as you enjoy it lulled by the waves of the Ionian Sea. Highlights - Comfortable ride on a private boat - Swimming and snorkeling stops - View of Gallipoli Castle, Punta della Suina & Punta Pizzo Departure & Return We meet in front of the 'Pasticceria Martinucci' at the booked time. Close to the meeting point, you can find a free car park, just behind the Church of Maria Santissima del Canneto. The boat trip can take 3, 6, or 8 hours, at the end of which you return to the starting point. Characteristics of the boat - Number of passengers: 10 - Number of boats available: 4 (max 40 people) - Length: 7 m - Sun-protected area - No restrooms - Not accessible to strollers and wheelchairs - Pets allowed Included services - Small apéritif with prosecco - Water - Music - Snorkeling equipment & GoPro camera Bring along - Bathing suit and towel - Hat - Sunscreen
"Nice boat trip to the caves. You don't see the caves up close, but you do get a great impression! We also snorkeled for a good half hour, which was wonderful. The captain was very friendly; his English could have been a bit better 😅"Marjolein, July 8, 2025
"Worth a visit for the beautiful view of Gallipoli from the sea and the trip around Sant'Andrea Island. A lovely swim offshore, followed by a pleasant aperitif, is also a must. Special mention goes to skipper Giovanni's friendliness and helpfulness."
"Livio gave us a very good introduction. We felt very comfortable renting a boat from him. We will definitely rent a boat from him again. We had a wonderful day."
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
Join us for a boat trip to the Zinzulusa Cave! This impressive cave owes its name to the numerous stalactites hanging from its ceiling. They are somewhat similar to hanging rags, that are called "zinzuli" in the local dialect. We will leave from Castro's Porto Vecchio and head north, sailing along
The Ionian coast of Santa Maria di Leuca offers some incredible rock formations, and you can discover them all on this boat trip to the Ionian caves! We will visit the most important natural cavities of this wonderful coastline, and snorkel into the magnificent Dragon's Cave and Lovers' Cave!