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Boat tour Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area
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Porto Cesareo
About
The motor ship Santa Maria, born as "Corallina" - a vessel for fishing for Red Coral, is a former 20-metre fishing boat - built according to the ancient seafaring method in oak and iroko wood at the Torre del Greco shipyard (NA ). It can accommodate up to 60 passengers and ensure the correct distribution of seafarers thanks to its three decks: two covered, one with a dining room and both with panoramic views; and the foredeck with panoramic seats exposed to the sun.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Nazario Sauro & Lungomare Raffaele Sambati
We are in front of the "Lu Cannizzu" restaurant
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The motor ship Santa Maria, born as "Corallina" - a vessel for fishing for Red Coral, is a former 20-metre fishing boat - built according to the ancient seafaring method in oak and iroko wood at the Torre del Greco shipyard (NA ). It can accommodate up to 60 passengers and ensure the correct distribution of seafarers thanks to its three decks: two covered, one with a dining room and both with panoramic views; and the foredeck with panoramic seats exposed to the sun.
From embarkation, the Santa Maria motorboat will sail north touching some of the most important points of the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area, thus exploring naturalistic and archaeological sites.
20 minutes
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Isola dei Conigli
It is also known as Isola Grande, due to its size, and is located a few meters from the coast of Porto Cesareo.
It was renamed as Isola dei Conigli by the local population because in the past it was a common custom to use this strip of land for cattle breeding, necessary for the sustenance of the few local families especially during the period of the two world wars.
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Scala di Furno
Archaeological site.
Excavations in 1969 brought to light the remains of a human settlement from the Bronze Age, including an important quantity of archaeological finds and animal fossils.
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Isola della Malva
The island of Malva is an uncontaminated islet, little more than an apparently desert sandy tongue, which emerges from the turquoise waters of Porto Cesareo, a true jewel of Salento. Its name is due to the large amount of tree mallow that abounds on this small piece of land but its main feature is its heart shape.
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Torre Chianca
Torre Chianca is a 16th century watchtower built by the Spaniards precisely to defend the territory from the Turks and Saracens and, of all those that embellish the Salento coast, it is certainly the most impressive. This coastal tower, also known as Torre di Santo Stefano, was built by the Spaniards to defend the territory from the incursions of Saracen pirates.
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Torre di San Tommaso
The locality takes its name from the watchtower that rises close to the sea, built in the 16th century to protect the coast from pirate raids and part of the coastal defense system of the Kingdom of Naples. The term "Lapillus" refers to the type of sand present on the beach, made up of small stones and sea shells similar in size to rice grains. This particular type of sand is very common in various places in Salento.
20 minutes
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Punta Prosciutto
Expanses of soft golden sand, a crystalline sea set in a breathtaking naturalistic landscape.
Punta Prosciutto is located within the MPA - Marine Protected Area of Porto Cesareo, an institution that protects and enhances the maritime environment.
The remaining time on the tour will be spent commuting between attractions and having free time.
