3 Hour Group Tour by Boat to the Caves of Santa Maria di Leuca
At a glance
3 Hour Group Tour by Boat to the Caves of Santa Maria di Leuca is a 3h small-group experience in Lecce, Italy, operated by Leuca Explorer. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 738 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $46.73 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Masks and mouthpiece , fins and lifebuoys on request ..
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 738 travellers
- Small group of up to 12 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 9 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 12 travellers
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
For over 15 years with excursions, boat trips, visits to caves, the coast and the marine territory we are happy to make our customers live real "experiences" in Santa Maria di Leuca and Salento.
We organize beautiful boat tours lasting 3 hours, departing from the Marina of Santa Maria di Leuca.
During the excursion we will visit the most beautiful and famous caves on both sides, both the Adriatic and the Ionian, and we will make wonderful bathing stops
To ensure maximum relaxation, we can accommodate a maximum of 12 people on board. You will sail on boats of 9 meters, very comfortable and spacious, equipped with all comforts:
☀️ Large solarium area and comfortable cushions
⛱ Tent to stay in the shade
Music system, hand shower and minibar
Aperitif on board always included
What's included
What's included
- Masks and mouthpiece , fins and lifebuoys on request .
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
Captain Mino will welcome you inside the Leuca Tourist Port on the pier i, once you get on board our comfortable boats you will set off to discover the wonderful coast of Santa Maria di Leuca full of caves and karst cavities, we will provide you with equipment to snorkel to better visit the seabed, life jackets for both adults and children if needed, we will swim in the most beautiful caves both on the Adriatic and on the Ionian side, once we have finished visiting the caves we will return to the port at embarkation point.
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Stop 2 · 1h
The caves we will visit on the Adriatic side:
Terradico cave, Gabbiano cave, Verdusella cave, Ortocupo cave, Vora cave, Breath cave and Cathedral cave.
The caves we will visit on the Ionian Sea: Devil's Cave, Mesciu Scianni Cave, River Cave, Three Doors Cave, Giants' Cave, Nativity Scene Cave, Stable Cave, Lovers' Cave and Dragon's Cave! -
Stop 3 · 15m
We will stop near the inlet of the Grotta del Soffio and you can swim inside the wonderful Grotta del Soffio
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Stop 4 · 15m
Beautiful Cave with three creeks, crystal clear water Ionian side
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Stop 5
The entire coastal village of Santa Maria di Leuca, between the two promontories, is characterized by beautiful villas, authentic jewels of liberty architecture that stand out the dozens of villas that characterize the coast.
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Stop 6
The Monumental Waterfall of Santa Maria di Leuca is the end of the Apulian aqueduct and is entirely carved into the rock.
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Stop 7
The Santa Maria di Leuca Lighthouse, located on Punta Meliso about 4 km from Gagliano del Capo, is an icon of Salento. Standing at 47 metres (102 m above sea level), it is one of the tallest lighthouses in Europe.
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Stop 8 · 10m
Punta Ristola is a rocky promontory jutting out to the west that offers, at sunset, a unique spectacle
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Stop 9 · 10m
It is the southernmost point, along with Punta Ristola, Salento and Puglia, which fascinates millions of tourists every year: it is the resort Punta Meliso, which marks the borders of Santa Maria di Leuca and the meeting point of the two seas: the Ionian and the Adriatic.
Meeting point
You can access from two different entrances,
From the main entrance on Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo OR Via Doppia Croce, entering from the access near Bar Mazu.Our reference pier is the PIER I
There are no parking spaces in the port
Walk to location for LEUCA EXPLORER
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the 3 Hour Group Tour by Boat to the Caves of Santa Maria di Leuca take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $46.73 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Masks and mouthpiece , fins and lifebuoys on request ..
Where does it start?
You can access from two different entrances, From the main entrance on Lungomare Cristoforo Colombo OR Via Doppia Croce, entering from the access near Bar Mazu.Our reference pier is the PIER I There are no parking spaces in the port Walk to location for LEUCA EXPLORER
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 738 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lecce.
