In compagnia dell'esperta ciurma di Escursioni Salento offriremo ai nostri ospiti l'opportunità, navigando tra i due mari, di ammirare le peculiarità delle grotte che caratterizzano le coste del basso Salento, immergersi nelle fresche acque cristalline e gustare un appetitoso aperitivo basato su prodotti tipici.
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The tour proposed by our company lasts about 3 hours and 30 minutes with departure from the port of Torre Vado (Marina di Morciano di Leuca). The first stop is in the Ionian Sea, where all the caves on this side are illustrated (Dragon’s Cave, Stable and Nativity Cave, Giant’s Cave, Three Gates Cave, Children’s Cave and River Cave). After passing Punta Ristola, the heel of Italy, we reach Santa Maria di Leuca, where the captain provides interesting facts and anecdotes relating to naval history landmarks. As the staff passes Punta Meliso, the point where the two seas meet, they go on to present the caves along the Adriatic coast (terra dico cave, Tent of Indians, seagulls’ cave, La Verdusella, Breath cave and Wind cave). There are also scheduled swimming breaks during the trip so that passengers can enjoy snorkelling; afterwards everyone receives a complimentary apéritif made up of regional produce paired with Prosecco wine, mineral or herbal teas (with lemon flavouring or peaches) provided in ecologic individual portions for one use only.
The tour proposed by our company lasts about 4 hours with departure from the port of Torre Vado (Marina di Morciano di Leuca). The first stop is in the Ionian Sea, where all the caves on this side are illustrated (Dragon Cave, Stable and Nativity Cave, Giant Cave, 3 Gate Cave, Child's Cave and River Cave). After passing Punta Ristola, the Heel of Italy, you arrive at Santa Maria di Leuca, where the skipper will provide some historical hints and curiosities on the points of interest of the navy. The staff, after passing Punta Meliso, a meeting point between the two seas, will continue with the presentation of the caves of the Adriatic Sea (Terradico, Tenda degli Indiani, Grotta dei Gabbiani, La Verdusella, Grotta del Soffio and Grotta della Vora). During the excursion there are bathing stops, during which guests have the chance to go snorkelling; lastly an appetizing welcoming aperitif awaits them onboard featuring traditional regional produce and fresh season fruits paired with Prosecco, mineral water or herbal teas (with lemon flavouring or peach) served personally.