Visit to the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca - Tour of the two seas

5.0 (262 reviews) Puglia, Italy
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Departure from the port of Torre Vado.
During the navigation we will reach the coast of Santa Maria di Leuca, admiring from the sea San Gregorio, the caves of the Ionian side, Torre Marchiello, Torre dell’Uomo Morto, Punta Ristola and Santa Maria di Leuca.
We will proceed towards Punta Meliso, the suggestive meeting point between the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic Sea, to then discover the caves on the Adriatic side from the sea.
During the journey, the crew will tell the story, the curiosities, and the legends related to the places visited.
Stops for swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the coast are planned, with the possibility of using masks and fins for snorkeling and flotation devices for those who need them.
Before returning to Torre Vado, we will stop for an aperitif on board with local typical products and prosecco.
Total duration: about 3 hours.
The tour ends at the same point as the start.

What's included

  • 3 stops to take a bath
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • typical local products (fresh mozzarelline, 2 types of baked goods) as drinks (peach tea, still water, prosecco)

What to expect

  1. Grotte Marine Di Leuca
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Tour at the caves of Santa Maria di leuca departing from the port of Torre Vado with a new boat carrying a maximum of 12 people, equipped with a 300 hp engine, a complete kitchen and a complete awning so as not to sunbathe a lot. We start from the port of Torre Vado and visit:

    • San Gregorio from the sea;

    • Ionian side with the various caves.

    • Marcheddu Tower and Dead Man's Tower.

    • Punta Ristola, the southernmost tip of Italy's heel;

    • Santa Maria di Leuca from the sea (Bagnarole, Villas of the 800 ', monumental cascade, Sanctuary and the Lighthouse of Santa Maria di Leuca);

    • Punta Meliso, a meeting point between the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic Sea.

    • all the caves of the Adriatic Sea

    • The whole tour explained is commented by the crew.

    • three bath stops, during which we offer fin masks for those who want to snorkel and jackets in case someone does not know how to swim;

    • Finally, an aperitif on board based on typical local products.

    Prosecco of Valdobbiadene, peach tea and water

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our ticket office is on the seafront of Torre Vado, at the beginning of the seafront, near the Real gas station. You will find a small turquoise ticket office with the Biagio Tour logo.

End point

Our ticket office is on the seafront of Torre Vado, at the beginning of the seafront, near the Real gas station. You will find a small turquoise ticket office with the Biagio Tour logo.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.0 (262)

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