BOAT TOURS · PALINURO
Boat tour to the
Blue Grotto
and Capo Palinuro
One hour and 45 minutes among caves, cliffs and the blue waters of Capo Palinuro. Departing from Marinella beach.
DEPARTURE
Marinella beach
DEPARTURE TIMES
9:00 · 11:00 · 15:00 · 17:00
DURATION
Approx. 1 hr 45 min
THE ROUTE
From Marinella to the Blue Grotto
Our boats depart from Marinella beach, overlooking the enchanting Baia del Buondormire, every day at the following four departure times: 9:00, 11:00, 15:00 and 17:00 (duration: 1 hr 45 min).
Once aboard, we take a closer look at Scoglio del Coniglio, then head towards Finestrella, Cala Fetente – Grotta Sulfurea, Punta Spartivento/Capo Palinuro and the Blue Grotto.
We then return along the coast, discovering some of the headland’s distinctive features before a swimming stop off Buondormire beach.
Back aboard, we head towards Grotta delle Ossa and Arco Naturale before returning to our beach.
AN EXTRA FOR YOUR DAY
Stay at the beach after the tour
The boat tour includes a special offer of a parasol and sun loungers for the whole day on Marinella beach. Excludes August.
THE SEA CAVES OF CAPO PALINURO
The caves of Palinuro
Mention Palinuro and its caves, and the Blue Grotto inevitably comes to mind. In fact, with its 35 caves, Capo Palinuro offers visitors one of the most important sea cave systems in the entire Mediterranean. Our boats depart from Marinella beach in Palinuro, overlooking the enchanting Baia del Buondormire, every day at four departure times: 9:00, 11:00, 15:00 and 17:00. Join a tour of the caves of Capo Palinuro for a close-up view of Palinuro’s magnificent caves and cliffs. With us, you can also visit the wonderful Infreschi Marine Protected Area and its enchanting scenery! Book your Palinuro boat tour with us and enjoy sun loungers on Marinella beach for the whole day (excluding August).
01
The Blue Grotto
Accessible by sea, it takes its name from the beautiful colour of the water inside. A submerged cavity, reaching a depth of around 30 metres, allows sunlight to enter the cave. Through refraction, the water takes on a wonderful blue colour.
02
Grotta delle Ossa, or the Prehistoric Cave
It is characterised by the presence of prehistoric animal bones inside.
03
Grotta dei Monaci
It is named after its dark brown stalagmites, whose shapes resemble monks at prayer.
04
Grotta del Sangue
Its name comes from the red colour of its rock walls, which resemble blood when wet from the sea. Among the limestone formations inside, two are particularly noteworthy: one resembles a hippopotamus’s head and the other a crocodile’s tail.
05
Grotta della Scaletta
A cave for highly experienced cave divers, due to its dangerous conditions.
06
Cala Fetente and Grotta Sulfurea
Cala Fetente’s name leaves little to the imagination: its characteristic smell of rotten eggs clearly signals a sulphurous spring flowing from a cave. The first twenty metres of the cave can be explored on foot as far as a lake. The entrance is particularly striking, where the column of sulphurous water meets the seawater.
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