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Polignano and Monopoli : Boat tour in the caves with local sailor

By Croccante Experience
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$89 per adult

Features

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

Overview

This boat tour is led by a local sailor born and raised on this coast, who knows every cave, cove and secret between Monopoli and Polignano a Mare.
It is not a simple tourist excursion, but an authentic experience lived from the sea, with real stories of maritime life, swimming stops in crystal clear waters and relaxed times away from the crowds.
Aboard a traditional gozzo, you will sail along one of the most picturesque stretches of Puglia, with small groups (max 10 people) to ensure comfort and tranquility.
It includes a stop for swimming and an aperitif on board, to experience the sea as the locals really do. Ideal for couples, families and travellers looking for an authentic and uncrowded experience.
The navigation is quiet and also suitable for those who have never taken a boat tour.
The starting point is easily accessible and the staff is always available for assistance before and during the tour.

Activity location

  • Molo Margherita
    • 70043, Monopoli, Puglia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Molo Margherita
    • 70043, Monopoli, Puglia, Italy

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Polignano and Monopoli : Boat tour in the caves with local sailor
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
NZ$89.29 x 1 AdultNZ$89.29
Total
Price is NZ$89.29
Until Thu, 2 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Soft drink/Pop
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Including snorkel masks for each participant.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Including a fantastic bathroom stop.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Including spritz and/or prosecco.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Beach towels

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Molo Margherita

  • 15m
The tour starts from the Margherita Pier, in the heart of Monopoli harbour. Here you will meet the local sailor and crew, who will welcome you on board and introduce you to the experience. Before departure, you can admire the historic harbour, traditional boats and the city's vibrant waterfront. Once on board, the sailor will explain the itinerary of the day, safety rules and some curiosities on the Apulian Adriatic coast, before setting sail towards Polignano a Mare and its famous sea caves.

Torre Incina

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
While sailing along the coast, you will pass Torre Incina, an ancient coastal tower overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The local sailor will briefly tell the storey of this defensive structure and its role in controlling the coast in the past. The area is characterised by clear waters and natural cliffs, offering a suggestive glance before continuing towards the coves and caves of Polignano a Mare.

Scoglio dell'Eremita

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
While sailing along the coast, you will pass by the Rock of the Hermit, a suggestive rock formation immersed in a particularly clear stretch of sea. The local sailor will tell curiosities and legends related to this place, known for its wild and authentic atmosphere. The area is ideal for admiring the contrast between the high cliffs and the turquoise shades of the sea, offering one of the most characteristic views of the coast.

Grotta Palazzese

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The navigation continues towards Grotta Palazzese, one of the most iconic and photographed places on the coast of Polignano a Mare. You will admire from the water the spectacular natural cave set in the cliff, famous for its emerald sea view and its unique conformation. The local sailor will tell the storey and curiosities of this symbolic place, offering a privileged and suggestive perspective accessible only from the sea.

Lama Monachile

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The navigation continues to Lama Monachile, the famous beach symbol of Polignano a Mare. From the sea you can admire the unmistakable cove nestled between high limestone cliffs, with the historic bridge overlooking it. This point offers a unique and less crowded perspective than the view from the ground, ideal for taking photographs and enjoying one of the most iconic views of Puglia directly from the water.

Statua di Domenico Modugno

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Sailing along the Polignano a Mare seafront to the statue of Domenico Modugno, famous Italian singer and symbol of the city. From the sea you can admire the statue overlooking the cliff, with your eyes turned to the Adriatic. The local sailor will briefly tell the link between Modugno and Polignano, offering a suggestive and different perspective than the visit from land.

Cala Ponte Marina

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The navigation continues towards the inlet of Cala Ponte, a stretch of coast characterised by calm waters and transparent seabed. Here overlooks the historic Tuccino restaurant, known for its link with the local maritime tradition and for its unique location directly on the sea. From the gozzo you can admire this authentic corner of the Monopolitan coast, appreciating the contrast between the natural cliff and one of the symbolic places of Apulian seafood.

Location

Activity location

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    Molo Margherita
    • 70043, Monopoli, Puglia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Molo Margherita
    • 70043, Monopoli, Puglia, Italy

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