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3-hour boat tour of the caves on the Adriatic and Ionian sides of Salento

3-hour boat tour of the caves on the Adriatic and Ionian sides of Salento

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Duration
3 hours

Difficulty
Easy

Cancellation
Very flexible

Participants
From 1 to 10

Highlights

  • Spend 3 hours on board a boat discovering the Salento caves
  • Admire the many inlets that open up on the Ionian and Adriatic coasts
  • Enjoy a snack and have fun diving from the boat into the crystal-clear waters
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Full description

Ionian and Adriatic seas meet on this boat tour in Salento: get ready to get to know them both!

Set sail for a3-hour excursion from Santa Maria di Leuca where east and west, divided by the Leucasia mermaid, embrace. You can admire the myriad of caves that dot the landscape on the west and east sides, steeped in stories and legends. And between dives, enjoy a snack on board.

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What we will do

We will meet in Santa Maria di Leuca (LE), 30 minutes before the time chosen at the time of booking.

After having completed the embarkation, we will set sail from the port in the company of our skipper and set out to discover the many caves and inlets that characterise the two coasts of Salento: the Ionian and the Adriatic.

To the east, on the eastern side, we will be able to admire the fantastic views of Punta Meliso and the lighthouse of Santa Maria di Leuca. Along the way we will be able to admire many beautiful caves from the outside, such as Grotta Terradico, Grotta Gabbiani, Grotta Verdusella, Grotta del Soffio, Grotta della Vora and Grotta delle Mannute.

We will then move on to explore the western side, to the west, which will allow us to admire Punta Ristola - the other promontory surrounding Santa Maria di Leuca - the famous Grotta del Diavolo, Grotta Mesciu Gianni, Grotta del Fiume, Grotta delle Tre Porte, Grotta del Presepe and, finally, the Grotta degli innamorati.

During the excursion, we will make 2 swimming stops of about 25 minutes in places that will be chosen depending on the weather and sea conditions. Between dips in the crystal-clear waters of Salento, we will also be offered a snack (usually taralli) accompanied by drinks of your choice (non-alcoholic, beer or prosecco).

We will then return to the port of Santa Maria di Leuca after about three hours of the tour.

Who it is aimed at

The activity is suitable for everyone, with no age limit. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Children aged 0 to 1 year participate free of charge: inform the organisers of their presence at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email.

The boat is not wheelchair-accessible, but the staff can assist people with reduced mobility in boarding, with prior notice after booking confirmation.

Other information

The tour runs daily from April to October, with a minimum of 2 participants.

The itinerary and stops may vary depending on weather and sea conditions.

You will travel on a 7 to 10-metre motorboat or gozzo with safety equipment, ladder, cushions, awning covering half the boat and freshwater shower.

Small or medium-sized dogs may be allowed on board on request. Please contact the organiser after booking confirmation to check whether it is possible to take your four-legged friend with you on the chosen date.

No alternatives for snacks on board are available for participants with food allergies or intolerances.

The meeting point can be reached by car (free or paid parking on site) or by bus (bus stop 700-800 m away).

Recommended clothing

  • Clothing suitable for the season
  • Swimming costume

Don't forget to bring

  • Beach towel
  • Sun cream
  • Sunglasses
  • Cap

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What is included

  • Skipper
  • Fuel
  • Drinks and snacks

How it works

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  1. 1
    Complete the booking

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  2. 2
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  1. 1
    Buy a gift voucher

    Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.

  2. 2
    Choose your preferred date

    Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.

  3. 3
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Meeting point
Santa Maria di Leuca, Lecce

Santa Maria di Leuca
Exact location provided after booking

Frequently asked questions

What happens in case of bad weather?

Se hai effettuato una prenotazione a data fissa e le condizioni meteo non sono idonee allo svolgimento dell’attività in sicurezza (secondo il parere esperto della guida), ti sarà rimborsato l’intero importo pagato. La guida potrebbe proporti una data o un orario alternativi in cui svolgere l’attività. Puoi liberamente scegliere se accettare o meno queste proposte. Se non puoi recuperarla, procederemo al rimborso totale!\n Se hai fissato la data del tuo Voucher Regalo e il maltempo non ha permesso lo svolgimento dell’attività, il Voucher rimane regolarmente valido fino alla data di scadenza indicata sullo stesso.\n

If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?

For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.

What payment methods do you accept?

On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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