The 6 best things to do in Otranto

A boat excursion to discover the caves of Santa Maria di Leuca accompanied by an experienced skipper.

Departing from the port of Santa Maria di Leuca, you will pass by the Heel of Italy, the point where the Ionian and Adriatic Seas meet, and then continue on to the area's wonderful caves.

Among the various caves and coves along the coast, visit the Grotta del Diavolo, the Baia delle Sirene, the Grotta del Fiume, the Grotta delle Tre Porte and many others.

In addition, the itinerary includes 2 stops for swimming in the sea in two breathtaking locations:

•    The first stop will be near the Cave of the Dragon and the Lovers.
•    The second will be at the Cave of the Breath and in this case you will be accompanied inside the cave by the guide

The skipper, who will be on board throughout the outing, will provide explanations about the caves and be able to answer your curiosities about the area.

Finally, before returning to port, you will be offered an aperitif of local products.

You will have a choice of 3 outings with the same itinerary depending on your departure time:

•    Morning excursion, departing at 10:00 am
•    Excursion in the afternoon, departing at 2:00 pm
•    Sunset hike, departing at 5:30 p.m.

Sailing excursion at sunset, along the coast of Santa Maria di Leuca.

Leaving from the port of Santa Maria di Leuca, you will head out to sea driven by the wind and follow an itinerary decided by the captain that will take you to visit some of the caves on the coast. You will be able to sail to either the Adriatic or Ionian sides depending on the wind and weather conditions of the individual day.

During the excursion, there will be an opportunity, with the help of the staff to learn the first rudiments of sailing. Taking part in on-board maneuvers and helming with the skipper’s assistance.

In addition, you will be offered an aperitif on board consisting of typical local products.

The excursion lasts about 3 hours and you will have a choice of:

•    Shared excursion with other participants
•    Private excursion with the whole boat exclusively

The departure time è is approximate and varies depending on the time of year when the excursion takes place.

If the outing will be held in the off-season months, we recommend appropriate clothing for the weather.

In order to participate in the sailing è activity, a membership card must be filled out on board. This membership card does not involve any additional cost.

The group catamaran trip from Torre Vado to Santa Maria di Leuca is a unique opportunity to discover the most striking caves in Salento.

It departs from the Torre Vado marina in the morning or afternoon. During the excursion, you will visit the caves of the Ionian Sea, including the "Mannute Complex."

The tour continues all the way to Santa Maria di Leuca and the Heel of Italy, which can be admired directly from the sea.

During the tour there are two short stops of about 25 minutes to take a swim in the crystal clear water.

An aperitif with a drink and fruit is included in the price, but bar service is available on the boat for any other needs.

3-hour boat excursion to discover the Salento caves starting from Santa Maria di Leuca.

The itinerary for this excursion, again at the captain's discretion, includes:

•    Departure from the tourist port of Santa Maria di Leuca
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•    Navigation on both the Ionian and Adriatic sides
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•    Visit to the most beautiful caves on the coast (about 8 per side) such as Grotta del Fiume, Grotta delle Tre Porte, Grotta degli Innamorati and Grotta del Soffio
•    Return, again at the marina in Santa Maria di Leuca
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You can choose between 2 tours with the same itinerary:

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Shared tour

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This option will allow you to enjoy the boat tour shared with other participants. It includes 2 stops of about 25 to 30 minutes to dive into the water and swim in a crystal clear sea.

This tour has a maximum of 12 participants at a time.

Exclusive tour

This second option will allow you to have the whole boat exclusively for groups of up to 10 people and, in agreement with the captain, you can stop to swim in the sea whenever you want.

In addition, you will be offered refreshments on board consisting of a glass of bubbly and typical Salento delicacies.

The presence of a skipper on board, will allow you to discover the beauty of the caves and all the curiosities about them.

È strictly forbidden to smoke on the boat.

The group boat tour from Torre Vado to Santa Maria di Leuca is a unique opportunity to discover the most striking caves in Salento.

It departs from the Torre Vado marina in the morning or afternoon. During the excursion, you will visit the caves of the Ionian Sea, including the "Mannute Complex."

The tour continues by reaching Santa Maria di Leuca and the Heel of Italy, which you will be able to admire directly from the sea, while the crew will tell you interesting facts about the area.

During the trip there are two short stops of about 25 minutes to take a swim in the crystal clear water, and an aperitif with alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks and fruit is included in the price.

Boat excursion starting from Santa Maria di Leuca to discover the caves on both sides, Ionian and Adriatic.

For this excursion you have a choice of 3 options

Daytime tour

During this outing you will be accompanied to discover the caves on the coast. Thanks to the presence of an experienced skipper, you will learn the history of the caves and various interesting facts about the area.

On board the boat you will also find, snorkeling equipment and thanks to this you will be able to venture inside the caves and enjoy the spectacle of these seabeds during the 2 dedicated stops.

This tour leaves at 10:00 am or 2:00 pm and lasts about 3 hours.

Sunset Tour

This excursion is perfect for those who want to enjoy the sunset from the sea. It departs for 5:00 pm from the port of Santa Maria di Leuca and heads to both coasts, Ionian and Adriatic.

During this excursion you will be offered an aperitif of local products to be consumed on board during the sunset.

In addition, you can make a stop to swim in the sea, at the captain's discretion.

Private tour

This tour will give you the opportunity to have the entire boat exclusively, always accompanied by a skipper who will be dedicated to you and your needs.

Again, you can choose from 3 departure times: 10:00 am, 2:00 pm or 5:00 pm to enjoy the sea at the time you prefer.

The navigation will take place on both sides, Ionian and Adriatic, and will allow you to visit the most beautiful caves and stop at the best spots to dive into the water and observe marine fodnals thanks to the snorkeling equipment on board.