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Castro: 3-Hour Boat Tour with Caves, Swimming & Aperitif

By Red Coral s.a.s.
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$66 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Visit to the Castro caves (favourable weather conditions)
  • View from the sea of the beautiful Zinzulusa cave
  • Admire the beautiful coast from Castro to Santa Cesarea Terme
  • Enjoy two swims in the crystal-clear waters of Castro and Porto Miggiano
  • Learn about the history of the caves and the surrounding area

Activity location

    • Otranto
    • Otranto, Puglia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Porto Vecchio, 73030 Castro LE, Italy
    • Castro, Puglia, Italy

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    3-hour shared boat tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live commentary on-board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Two swimming stops
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the caves and coastal landmarks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Salento aperitif on board with snacks, prosecco, and drinks

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Make your holiday in Salento unforgettable with our boat excursion to the caves of Castro and Santa Cesarea Terme!

You will discover every corner of this spectacular coastline and you can dive directly from the boat into the crystal clear waters of Salento.

We will depart from the old harbour of Castro and head towards the picturesque Palombara Cave and the Blue Cave. You will then be captivated by the Zinzulusa Cave, which owes its name to the stalactites on the ceiling, which look like hanging “rags”, called “zinzuli” in the local dialect.

We will then reach the beautiful bay of Porto Miggiano, where you can take a dip directly from the boat.

After this refreshing stop, we will resume sailing towards Santa Cesarea Terme, an area famous for its sulphur springs, one of which flows directly into the sea. The coast beyond Santa Cesarea is full of ancient watchtowers, as well as caves and coves.

Finally, we will return to the enchanting Baia di Castro where there will be a final swim stop and an aperitif on board with friselline with paté (condifrisa), mozzarelline, olives and local taralli, baked goods such as pizzi salentini, onion or vegetable focaccia, a small slice of pizza, wine - Siroq rosé sparkling wine or local rosé wine, Nastro Azzurro beer, Coca-Cola and water. All products are locally sourced.

Location

Activity location

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    • Otranto
    • Otranto, Puglia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Porto Vecchio, 73030 Castro LE, Italy
    • Castro, Puglia, Italy