About this tour
A private boat tour departing San Foca that traces the Adriatic limestone cliffs and hidden bays toward Otranto over four hours. Your captain navigates a small group (maximum seven people) to three designated swimming spots: the dramatic twin rock formations at Torre dell'Orso, the sheltered Baia del Bastimento, and the cave-studded Baia del Mulino d'Acqua with its pale sand shelf. Between swims you'll drift past jagged wild coastline and secluded anchorages that see few visitors. Refreshments and photographs included.
Highlights
- Twin sea stacks at Torre dell'Orso with cliff-side swimming
- Cave-accessible bay with white sand near Mulino d'Acqua
- Three separate 20–25 minute swimming halts
- Unbroken views of untouched Salento limestone cliffs
- Skipper familiar with safe anchorages and tidal quirks
- Boat chartered to your group alone
- Fresh water and souvenir photograph supplied
What to expect
You'll board a comfortable boat at San Foca's port and head south along the coastline. The captain picks calm bays suited to the day's conditions. Expect roughly 90 minutes of cruising interspersed with three leisurely swims in crystalline shallows—bring goggles or a snorkel to spot the rocky seabed. The journey combines open-water stretches (where the boat hums along) with slow passes through dramatic gorges where vertical pale rock meets dark water. Children's life jackets are on hand. Infants travel on an adult's lap. The final leg aims toward Otranto's medieval walls, visible from offshore.
Good to know
Bring sunscreen, a hat, and a light cover-up. The boat provides drinking water but no snacks—pack your own if needed. Parking near San Foca port incurs a separate fee. Life jackets for children are available; adults typically swim unassisted. Public transport links exist to the departure point.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.