The 10 best things to do in Polignano a Mare

Rent a 40hp boat for a full or half day and set out to explore the Apulian coast starting from San Foca.

This experience is perfect for spending a relaxing time with friends and family.

You will have the opportunity to rent a boat (maximum capacity of 6 people) equipped with a sun shade and comfortable cushions.

Leave in total autonomy to discover the best-known places in Puglia, such as Torre dell'Orso, Sant'Andrea and Otranto. 

To drive this boat does a nautical license is not required, but you must be of legal age.

Fuel is not included and must be paid on site.

Group boat excursion departing from the port of San Foca and lasting 2 1/2 hours. During this tour you can admire the Adriatic coast and dive into the crystal clear water.

The tour stops are as follows:

•    Roca Li Posti (Cave of Poetry)
•    Torre dell’Orso Bay (legendary stacks Le Due Sorelle)
•    Creeks of Sant’Andrea (Lu Pepe cove, faraglioni, bastion staircase, Sandri cove)

Two swmimming stops are planned during the excursion:

•    Bay of Torre dell’Orso 
•    Calette di Sant’Andrea 

This excursion is perfect for spending a relaxing time with friends or family.

The 12 noon group tour includes an aperitif with:

•    bottle of prosecco
•    tris of local products
•    non-alcoholic drink for children

In case of food allergies or intolerances you can contact the facility after booking.

In the event that excursion services cannot be carried out due to unfavorable weather conditions (which can only be assessed by the captain of the boat for the safety of passengers), the customer will be entitled to a refund of the full amount paid or the tour will be rescheduled to the first available date.

Participants are advised that tour schedules may vary, both on departure and return, due to possible delays caused by unforeseen circumstances.

Frequent Questions:

•    Small group sizes. 
•    Accessible to all skill levels.
•    Expert Guides.
•    No dangerous fish.
•    Unique points of interest.
•    Safe bathroom facilities.
•    Comprehensive assistance.
•    Attention to safety.
•    Photos on board.
•    Feedbacks and positive reviews.

Horseback riding on the beach in Porto Cesareo is a relaxing experience that will allow you to admire the beautiful beaches of Salento. During the excursion you will be able to bathe while riding your horse.

The horseback ride is scheduled to start in the morning (duration 2 hours and 30 minutes) or in the afternoon (duration 1 hour). The morning ride includes a breakfast at the stables before leaving, and the afternoon ride does not go all the way to the beach.

You will be provided with all the equipment you need to ride a horse, including helmet. The price is inclusive of insurance.

Recommended clothing includes closed shoes and long pants.

Until Oct. 30, you will not be able to go to the beach with horses even during the 2-hour, 30-minute tour due to a beach season ordinance.

Horseback riding in Otranto, on the Adriatic coast of Puglia, allows you to discover the beauty of the area through beautiful natural areas and historical sites. Accompanied by professional instructors, you will explore Salento's secrets and local traditions.

The route winds through Mediterranean scrub and coastline, offering spectacular views of the sea. During the excursion, you will visit places of great interest such as the small lake in the former Bauxite quarry, the Orte Bay, the Orte Masseria, the legendary Serpe Tower, and the Orte Grove.

Instructors will provide technical assistance and tourist information about the places traversed.

The catamaran excursion to Porto Cesareo offers a unique snorkeling experience in the evocative seabed of the Marine Protected Area. With sanitized equipment provided by the partner, you can admire architectural treasures such as the submerged Roman Columns and places of worship such as the Madonna dei Naviganti.

Unlike the sailboat, the twin-engine catamaran offers more space and comfort, with two hulls providing stability for smooth and safe sailing. You can soak up the sun at the bow on large cushions, while there is a canopy in the middle and stern for shade and coolness.

The experience includes an aperitif with local produce and wine in one of the enchanting coves of the Marine Protected Area.

The duration of the excursion is three hours and will be confirmed upon reaching at least 10 participants. Maximum capacity: 36 people.

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 boat excursion to Vieste Sea Caves will take you to discover the beautiful Gargano coastline.

The group tour departs from Vieste with two daily trips to Baia delle Zagare. You will visit the most striking bays and beaches, some not accessible from the main road. Descriptions of points of interest are provided in Italian and English during navigation. A stop of about 40 minutes is planned at the Bay of Seagulls.

This exclusive tour is taken aboard an inflatable boat with a skipper included who will guide you along the Gargano coastline. Embark on this excursion and experience an adventure in Vieste's Sea Caves in excellent company.

Maximum capacity: 120 people for the group tour, 15 people for the private tour.

Discover the caves of the Gargano with a skippered boat excursion and included aperitif.

Departing from the port of Vieste, you will pass by the islet of S. Eufemia and the peninsula of San Francesco to the Pizzomunno monolith, which owes its name to the legend of the fisherman Pizzomunno and his beloved mermaid Cristalda.

You will then skirt Scialara beach and Portonuovo beach to arrive at the San Felice Arch, where the entrance to the Campana piccola cave is visible, and the Testa del Gargano.

Along the crossing, you can admire high white cliffs overhanging the sea with gorse, cysts and pine trees jutting out over the blue waters and picturesque beaches such as San Felice Bay, Campi Bay, Porto Greco Bay, Pugnochiuso Bay, Pergola Bay, Vignanotica Bay and Zagare Bay.

You will also have the opportunity to dive into the sea, thanks to some stops at the most striking points of this trip.

Finally, before returning, you will enjoy an excellent aperitif of local products, offered by the boat's staff.

Throughout the trip, you will be accompanied by a skipper who will be able to tell you delicious anecdotes about this particular area of Puglia.

Embark on a boat adventure among crystal clear waters and breathtaking scenery in the Gargano.

You will embark on a boat excursion at sunset, enveloped by the waters and lights of twilight. You will be treated to a delicious apericena with drinks on board.

Depending on weather conditions and skipper's decisions, stops may be subject to change.

This day excursion will depart at 10:00 a.m. from the Vieste marina on the 12-meter boat Albachiara.

The boat has an awning that will allow you to experience the excursion and the listening to the description of the sea caves and the coast by the tour guide comfortably in the shade, afterwards instead for those who want to enjoy the sun the boat has a wide bow equipped with comfortable mats to which you can lie down freely.

The first swimming stop will be about an hour after leaving the marina in Porto Greco, one of the most breathtaking bays of the Gargano along with Baia Vignanotica and Baia delle Zagare.

After finishing the first swimming stop, obviously without any time limit, the second stop is Baia di Vignanotica. It is precisely in this bay that lunch will take place, consisting of fresh local products (sea and land products) prepared on board, accompanied with some excellent fresh prosecco.

After eating and resting, navigation resumes in the afternoon where the third swimming stop will take place in the most suggestive bay of the Gargano, Baia delle Zagare, where there will be a buffet of seasonal fruits and also an excellent coffee prepared on board at the moment. 

Return to port is scheduled at 17:00.

Fuel is included in the price.

Horseback riding by the sea in Vieste è also suitable for those who have never ridden a horse and can choose from three different tours: 

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Afternoon

The afternoon tour takes place in the hills. Departure è set at 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm. The expected duration è is about 1 hour.

Sunset

The sunset tour takes place in the hills. Departure è set at 6:30 pm. The expected duration è is about 1 1/2 hours.

The boat excursion to the Tremiti Islands from Rodi Garganico is the fastest and most convenient way to explore the archipelago directly from Gargano in Puglia. During the excursion, you can admire the crystal clear sea, majestic cliffs and beautiful beaches of the archipelago.

Departing from Rodi Garganico, you will reach the Tremiti Islands after about 50 minutes. The tour begins by circumnavigating the island of San Domino, visiting its most characteristic bays and caves such as Grotta delle Viole, Grotta del Sale and Scoglio dell'Elefante.

After San Domino, you will stop at Capraia Island to visit the statue of Padre Pio and snorkel. Next, you will visit San Nicola Island, where you can choose between a lunch stop on board (if specifically request), a picnic lunch, or visit the fortified abbey of Santa Maria a Mare.

The tour will continue along the bays and caves north of San Domino, with stops for swimming and snorkeling. You can choose between a boat or an inflatable boat, both with a maximum capacity of 12 people.