Boat tour to the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca
Highlights
- Discover the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca on a one-and-a-half-hour boat trip.
- Experience the thrill of diving from the boat and swimming in crystal-clear waters below the cliff.
- Be enchanted by natural wonders such as the Grotta della Stalla and the Cavern of the Giants.
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Full description
Take aboat trip to discover the most beautiful caves in Santa Maria di Leuca.
You will sail along the Adriatic side, past Punta Meliso and numerous caves, such as the suggestive Grotta Cazzafri and Grotta della Vora, or you can explore the Ionian side near Punta Ristola, where you will visit Grotta Porcinara, Grotta del Diavolo, and many others.
During the tour, you can also enjoy a dip in the beautiful Apulian sea. We are waiting for you!
What we will do
We will meet at the marina in Santa Maria di Leuca, where the skipper will be waiting for us. Once everyone is seated on board, we will set off for the most beautiful caves on the Adriatic or Ionian sides. We will decide together with the skipper which direction to take, also depending on the weather conditions.
The route on the Ionian side will take us to the Grotta Porcinara, followed immediately by the Grotta del Diavolo, which owes its name to a popular legend. According to the locals, groans came from the bottom of the cave, probably caused by the flow of air and water between the cracks in the rocks.
On the Adriatic side, on the other hand, we can admire Grotta Cazzafri, a Greek name meaning sponge house and derived from the foam of the sea waves that often fills the entrance. We will then continue on to Grotta Terradico, Grotta del Soffio and Grotta della Vora.
Both excursions include a swim stop near the caves. We will thus be able to enjoy the crystal-clear sea and swim at the most beautiful spots along the Salento coastline.
We will then return to the port of departure by crossing the bay again and from the boat we can admire the 'bagnarole'. These are masonry chambers in which women in the past could shelter from prying eyes while bathing in the sea. The excursion lasts a total of one and a half hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is open to all, regardless of age.
Other information
Attention! Please arrive 30 minutes before the starting time.
The activity runs from April to October, weather permitting.
Children under the age of 3 can board free of charge.
The 8-metreboat is equipped with awning, shower, fridge for drinks and music, and all necessary safety equipment. Small dogs are welcome on board.
Recommended clothing
Beachwear
Don't forget to bring
- Sun cream
- Hat
- Beach towel
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 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the 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 reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration 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 0 days from the activity start date. Within 0 and 0 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. 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.
