Boat tour to Leuca's caves in Salento
Highlights
- Enjoy a relaxing 3-hour boat trip along the Salento coast.
- From Santa Maria di Leuca, it sails coast to coast from the Adriatic to the Ionian Sea.
- Discover wonderful caves and dive in front of them into crystal-clear waters.
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Full description
Embark on an exciting 3-hour boat trip in the Salento. Sailing coast to coast, you will admire the wonderful coves and caves that characterise the southernmost part of the heel of Italy.
Departing from the port of Santa Maria di Leuca, you will first reach the Adriatic coast and then, reversing course, head towards the Ionian coast. You can dive into the crystal-clear waters of Puglia and sunbathe on board the boat.
The perfect excursion if you don't want to miss a single glimpse of the Salento Riviera!
What we will do
We will meet at the time selected during the booking process at the marina in Santa Maria di Leuca. Here we will meet the skipper and start embarking. When the entire group is on board, we will be ready to depart.
Initially we will sail up the Adriatic side , being enchanted by the amount of caves that have formed over time. Here we will have the opportunity to dive off the boat and bathe inside one of the caves, during a stop of about half an hour to discover breathtaking coves overlooking the sea.
Then we will get back on the boat and reverse course, heading towards the Ionian coast. Here, too, we will admire other coastal caves such as the Grotta Mesciu Scianni, named after a certain 'Master Gianni' who, according to legend, ventured there to find the stones to make his mosaics; the Grotta Fiume, famous for the presence of freshwater springs inside it; and the Grotta degli innamorati, whose shallow, sandy seabed allows one to walk in and out of the water to relax on enchanting little beaches. Of course, a second dip in the splendid Salento sea will not be missing.
Once all participants are back on board, we will finally return to the port of Santa Maria di Leuca. The experience will last approximately three hours .
Who it is aimed at
The activity is aimed at everyone. The minimum age for taking part in the excursion is 1 year.
Other information
The activity takes place every day of the year depending on weather and sea conditions.
The boat provided for the excursion is an 8-metre boat equipped with cushions, awning, ladders to facilitate boarding and USB sockets.
Recommended clothing
- Swimwear
- Comfortable beachwear
- Slippers
Don't forget to bring
- Towel
- Sun cream
- Sunglasses
- Cap
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Santa Maria di Leuca, Lecce

Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 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.