Day by boat from Castro to Otranto
Highlights
- Come to Castro and go on a one-day boat tour
- Relax and admire the most beautiful views of the Salento coastline
- Sail to Otranto and enjoy a toast and light lunch on board
Why Freedome
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Full description
Get ready to admire scenery that looks like the set of a fantasy film!
On this day boat trip, you can set off from Castro and sail to the beautiful Otranto. En route, you'll stop to admire the area's famous caves and do some snorkelling in turquoise waters.
And to finish. .. toast and light lunch included!
What we will do
The appointment is 30 minutes before the indicated time at the meeting point in Castro Marina (LE) . Here we will meet the skipper who will accompany us on our excursion and, once we have taken our places on board, we will begin this adventure along one of the most evocative stretches of the Salento peninsula.
We will sail into the bay to take a closer look at the spectacular Grotta Palombara and Grotta Rotundella, both of which have been carved out of the limestone rock over millennia. We will then head to Grotta Azzurra, where the water takes on blue or green tones, depending on the amount of light filtering through the opening, and Grotta Zinzulusa, to observe the characteristic formations hanging from the ceiling.
We will continue the tour, stopping at Grotta Romanelli, a site of incredible archaeological value, and Grotta delle Striare, whose appearance is shrouded in legend. We will then arrive at Baia di Porto Miggiano, one of the most fascinating inlets in the Salento, where we will stop for about 20 minutes to take a dip in the sea. Immediately afterwards, we will reach Santa Cesarea Terme to admire Villa Sticchi and push on to the Malepasso inlet for some snorkelling.
Past Porto Badisco, we will pass through Baia delle Orte and culminate our journey with the arrival in beautiful Otranto. The tour will then end with an impressive view of the city's Aragonese Castle and cathedral, before reversing course towards the starting point.
And to complete this fantastic itinerary, a toast with wine and savoury snacks (included) and a light lunch (included) of cold pasta (or rice) , friselle, seafood salad, cheese, fruit, local wine and soft drinks will be served during the cruise.
The activity will last a total of 7 hours .
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone without age limits; children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The boat is accessible to wheelchair users and persons with reduced mobility. Please contact the organisers at the contact details on your booking confirmation email to notify them.
Other information
The activity takes place from April to September and is confirmed with a minimum number of 12 participants.
The itinerary and stops may vary according to weather and sea conditions at the skipper's discretion to ensure maximum safety.
The boat used is a motor boat, equipped with a sun canopy, freshwater shower, climbing ladder, comfortable seating, stereo and safety equipment. It is not necessary to remain barefoot on board.
In case of allergies or intolerances, please contact the organisers in advance at the contact details on your booking confirmation e-mail to inform them.
Small dogs are allowed.
On-site parking spaces are available for a fee; it is also possible to reserve a private parking space with shuttle service by contacting the organisers after confirmation. The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport.
Recommended clothing
Beachwear
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
Castro, Lecce
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
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.
