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Santa Maria di Leuca is one of the main tourist destinations in the Salento. It's located at the extreme south of Apulia, at the very end of the heel of the Italian boot. Its coasts are famous for the sea caves, for the numerous watchtowers and for the crystal-clear waters, typical of the Salento region.
A boat tour to Santa Maria di Leuca is the ideal activity for visiting the caves and enjoying the sea in peace, away from crowded beaches and discovering enchanting places that cannot be reached by land.
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Boat tours of all kinds depart from Santa Maria di Leuca and surrounding ports: day trips, short tours or sunset boat rides. You can sail on the Ionian or Adriatic side of the Salento peninsula, discovering caves, inlets and natural bays. A boat tour gives you the opportunity to swim in coves reachable only by sea and snorkel near reefs populated by fish and shellfish.
One of the must-do activities in the area is a trip to the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca: they provide particularly striking views and will absolutely leave you speechless thanks to the water’s vivid color and play of light. The most famous ones are the Grotta degli Innamorati, Grotta del Diavolo, Grotta del Fiume, and Grotta del Soffio, all in the Capo Leuca area. These aren’t however the only caves this location has to offer; you also have the opportunity to explore the inside of the Grotta del Drago, Grotta della Vora, Grotta delle Tre Porte and the Mesciu Scianni Cave.
The price for a boat tour in Santa Maria di Leuca varies depending on the duration, type of boat and any services included in the activity. A day tour by sailboat with lunch on board costs 80 euros per person. For a 3-hour tour with an aperitif, the fee is 50 euros per person, while a 2-hour tour with a visit to the caves costs about 20 euros.
A boat tour in Salento can be an original gift for any occasion. It is ideal for celebrating a birthday in an unusual way, to make a weekend or beach vacation special. If, on the other hand, you want to celebrate an event in style, you can choose to rent a private boat and bring your friends or the whole family along for an aperitif or lunch on board.
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29 Aug 2024 | Boat trip to the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca and aperitif
It was a beautiful and well-organised excursion! Giovanni was kind, helpful and patient. The aperitif on board was super appreciated and excellent! An experience I will carry in my heart!
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Nicoletta R.24 Jun 2024 | Motorboat tour of the Salento caves with aperitif
Thanks to the friendly captain, who was good at documenting the places and features of the coastal landscape with anecdotes. Even with the rough sea he put us at ease. Regards Andrea.
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Andrea F.13 Sep 2024 | 3-hour boat tour of the caves on the Adriatic and Ionian sides of Salento
The discovery of a part of Apulia we could not have seen. Two moments where you can dive into the blue of two different seas and discover wonderful caves. Highly recommended!
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martina b.10 Sep 2023 | Maxi catamaran tour of the Salento caves with aperitif
Organisation with exceptional freedom. Ride in a maxi catamaran with exceptional crew!!! Wonderful places! Excellent aperitif! Highly recommended!
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Cristian F.24 Jun 2024 | One-day sailing excursion to S. Maria di Leuca with lunch
I had the pleasure of participating in a one-day sailing tour with the two skippers Dario and Massimo and I must say that it was an exceptional experience. The day was perfect, with pleasant sailing that allowed us to fully enjoy the sea and wind. During the tour, we stopped for a refreshing swim, followed by a delicious lunch. The local frise was simply divine, and the tuna and lemon pasta was absolutely delicious. The two skippers were very attentive to our needs and made us feel really comfortable. I can only praise the friendliness and friendliness of Dario and Massimo. They were really pleasant travelling companions, always ready to share interesting anecdotes and make us feel part of their family. I highly recommend this sailing tour. It is an unforgettable experience that will allow you to discover the beauty of the sea and taste local delicacies, all accompanied by the friendliness and professionalism of two exceptional skippers.
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arianna c.23 Aug 2024 | Motor boat rental in Torre Vado - 5.80 m, 40 HP
Perfect experience, we went 30 minutes before the scheduled time, in 5 minutes they took care of the paperwork to be able to have the boat (without a licence), the guys were waiting for us at the harbour one minute away, they explained how to use the boat and how to manoeuvre it and we left about fifteen minutes before the scheduled time and we fully enjoyed the 5 hours along the coast and its caves going all the way to the Cypollian caves, an experience definitely worth doing and not too expensive either! nThe only caution, if you are inexperienced or like me are sailing for the first time, be careful to anchor the boat well, get a good explanation from the guys at the harbour, drop the anchor and give it a bit of a rest (a few metres) and maybe give it a few gentle pushes in the back until it clings well to the seabed.
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