Snorkelling Tour in Porto Cesareo with Aperilunch or Aperitif on Board
by A Mare Salento
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This 3-4 hour snorkelling tour takes place in the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area along the Ionian coast near Lecce, Italy. The tour starts at the Slipway of Porto Cesareo, where the catamaran departs toward Isola Grande, also known as Isola dei Conigli, an island with dense pine and acacia vegetation that is currently undergoing wildlife restocking. After circumnavigating the island, the boat proceeds north along the Gulf of Taranto, passing natural inlets and white beaches with golden dunes. The first swim stop is near Torre Chianca, a 16th-century tower by a small island. Here, at about 4.5 meters deep, participants can snorkel to see Roman shipwreck columns made of cipollino marble. The boat then passes Isola della Malva, located near an artificial basin used for breeding mullets and sea bass. Next, the tour continues to Torre Lapillo, where there is a second swim stop for snorkeling near reef rocks with underwater springs and views of the Madonna dei Naviganti statue on the seabed. On the return trip, there is a final swim stop at a cove within the marine protected area. During this last stop, guests are served an aperilunch or aperitif on board, including drinks and local products with native wine. Snorkelling equipment is included. The catamaran offers disabled access and allows pets. The tour can be customized and is also available for private bookings such as birthday parties, graduations, stag and hen parties, ceremonies, school groups, and other events.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Area Marina Protetta Porto Cesareo
The catamaran departs from the Slipway of Porto Cesareo, heading first to Isola Grande, also called Isola dei Conigli. This island is known for its dense pine and acacia vegetation and was once home to many wild rabbits. It is now in a phase of wildlife restocking. After circumnavigating the island, the boat proceeds north along the Gulf of Taranto, following a coastline featuring natural inlets and white beaches with golden dunes. The first swim stop takes place after passing Isola del Cuore.
Torre Chianca
At Torre della Chianca, built in 1570 and located in front of a small island, the boat stops for about 20 minutes. This area was once a Roman port with a natural inlet. Snorkelers can observe columns made of cipollino marble on the sandy seabed at roughly 4.5 meters depth. These columns come from a Roman shipwreck caused by a docking error. Nearby is Isola della Malva and the Bacino Grande, an artificial basin used for breeding mullets and sea bass.
20 min
Torre Lapillo
The tour continues north towards Torre Lapillo, passing Salento’s beaches. At the base of Torre di Lapillo, there is a 20-minute swim stop. Snorkeling is available around reef rocks where underwater springs create colorful effects and interesting underwater landscapes. This location also features the Madonna dei Naviganti statue on the seabed, dedicated to sea victims including those from the Costa Concordia disaster and migrants.
20 min
Porto Cesareo
On the return journey, the final 20-minute swim stop is in a cove or inlet within the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area. This stop includes an aperilunch or aperitif served on board, which consists of local food products, native wine, and various unlimited drinks. Guests can enjoy the clear waters once again before concluding the tour.
20 min
Meeting point
Departure from via Bissolati, C / O Scalo di Alaggio in Porto Cesareo
End point
Departure from via Bissolati, C / O Scalo di Alaggio in Porto Cesareo
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Snorkelling Tour in Porto Cesareo with Aperilunch or Aperitif on Board
by A Mare Salento
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€100Overview
This 3-4 hour snorkelling tour takes place in the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area along the Ionian coast near Lecce, Italy. The tour starts at the Slipway of Porto Cesareo, where the catamaran departs toward Isola Grande, also known as Isola dei Conigli, an island with dense pine and acacia vegetation that is currently undergoing wildlife restocking. After circumnavigating the island, the boat proceeds north along the Gulf of Taranto, passing natural inlets and white beaches with golden dunes. The first swim stop is near Torre Chianca, a 16th-century tower by a small island. Here, at about 4.5 meters deep, participants can snorkel to see Roman shipwreck columns made of cipollino marble. The boat then passes Isola della Malva, located near an artificial basin used for breeding mullets and sea bass. Next, the tour continues to Torre Lapillo, where there is a second swim stop for snorkeling near reef rocks with underwater springs and views of the Madonna dei Naviganti statue on the seabed. On the return trip, there is a final swim stop at a cove within the marine protected area. During this last stop, guests are served an aperilunch or aperitif on board, including drinks and local products with native wine. Snorkelling equipment is included. The catamaran offers disabled access and allows pets. The tour can be customized and is also available for private bookings such as birthday parties, graduations, stag and hen parties, ceremonies, school groups, and other events.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Area Marina Protetta Porto Cesareo
The catamaran departs from the Slipway of Porto Cesareo, heading first to Isola Grande, also called Isola dei Conigli. This island is known for its dense pine and acacia vegetation and was once home to many wild rabbits. It is now in a phase of wildlife restocking. After circumnavigating the island, the boat proceeds north along the Gulf of Taranto, following a coastline featuring natural inlets and white beaches with golden dunes. The first swim stop takes place after passing Isola del Cuore.
Torre Chianca
At Torre della Chianca, built in 1570 and located in front of a small island, the boat stops for about 20 minutes. This area was once a Roman port with a natural inlet. Snorkelers can observe columns made of cipollino marble on the sandy seabed at roughly 4.5 meters depth. These columns come from a Roman shipwreck caused by a docking error. Nearby is Isola della Malva and the Bacino Grande, an artificial basin used for breeding mullets and sea bass.
20 min
Torre Lapillo
The tour continues north towards Torre Lapillo, passing Salento’s beaches. At the base of Torre di Lapillo, there is a 20-minute swim stop. Snorkeling is available around reef rocks where underwater springs create colorful effects and interesting underwater landscapes. This location also features the Madonna dei Naviganti statue on the seabed, dedicated to sea victims including those from the Costa Concordia disaster and migrants.
20 min
Porto Cesareo
On the return journey, the final 20-minute swim stop is in a cove or inlet within the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area. This stop includes an aperilunch or aperitif served on board, which consists of local food products, native wine, and various unlimited drinks. Guests can enjoy the clear waters once again before concluding the tour.
20 min
Meeting point
Departure from via Bissolati, C / O Scalo di Alaggio in Porto Cesareo
End point
Departure from via Bissolati, C / O Scalo di Alaggio in Porto Cesareo
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.