• Abbazia di San Vito - The quaint port of San Vito serves as a docking area for local fishermen’s boats. From the sea, one can admire the Abbey of the same name, which overlooks the marina. This eighteenth-century structure is now a private residence. To the left, the control tower and fishponds are visible, which were constructed to store live fish during the winter months.
• Cala Paura - The first indentation along the coast is a cove, not a cave, known as Cala Paura. Originally named Cala Paguro, it is believed that the dialect term “Pagour” (hermit crab) led to its current name due to phonetic similarity. In this cove, the famous “Torno Subito” inscription, crafted from wrought iron and embedded in the rock, can be found. It is rumored to be the work of an Iranian sculptor who visited Polignano, though the intended recipient of the message remains unknown.
• Grottone - Just beyond Cala Paura lies Grottone. Remarkably, in the early 1900s, this cave housed a cinema, accessible through a small sea-facing door.
• Grotta Azzurra - Situated beneath the Santo Stefano Bastion, the Blue Cave is named for the stunning light effects created by the interplay of sea water, sunlight, and rocks, which give the cave its distinctive blue hue.
• Lama Monachile - Lama Monachile is the iconic image of Polignano, being the most photographed beach and the first destination for visitors arriving in town. In the 15th century, it served as Polignano’s commercial port. From the sea, one can see the cliff of the Bastione di Santo Stefano to the left. To the right, the rocks feature large steps leading to a bronze statue dedicated to Domenico Modugno. A small cave, La Grotta della Piana, is accessible from the blade, with its exit visible from the sea, resembling a rock tunnel.
• Statua di Domenico Modugno - To the right, atop the stairs on the rocks, stands the bronze statue dedicated to the singer Domenico Modugno, a native of Polignano a Mare, renowned for the song “Volare - Nel blu dipinto di Blu.”
• Grotta Palazzese - The Palazzese Cave is renowned, partly due to the restaurant of the same name. In the 1920s, this cave was home to a splendid bathing establishment, one of Italy’s first. The cave contains two caverns, a smaller one and a larger one, with the smaller cavern also featuring a small pebble beach.
• Scoglio dell’Eremita - Numerous legends surround this islet: it is said that a pilgrim returning from the Holy Land chose to reside on the Rock. It is known that in 1612, fishermen built a chapel dedicated to St. Antonio Abate there. In 1837, during a cholera epidemic, the church was converted into a lazaret and was later destroyed. In 1901, missionaries affixed an iron cross to the rock, which remains visible today.

• Panoramic Bathroom Stop
• Snacks
• Professional Skipper
• Surcharges on fuel

• Gratuities
• Use of snorkeling equipment
• Use of SCUBA equipment
• Private transportation

Opt for the Boat Tour of the Caves of Polignano a Mare and be mesmerized by the stunning cliffs and pristine waters!

This excursion takes you through all the caves of Polignano, including the renowned Grotta Palazzese and Grotta delle Rondinelle, along the coast to Cala Port’alga and Grotta degli Innamorati, passing by the Scoglio dell’Eremita.

The tour features an onboard aperitif with taralli and prosecco, and provides the chance to swim in the most azure waters of the Polignano coast. Departing from the Port of San Vito, just a 10-minute drive from the center of Polignano, an optional transfer service is also available.

With Pugliamare, this experience is a perfect blend of sea, relaxation, and taste, offering an unforgettable day amidst nature and Apulian flavors.

• Not recommended for travelers suffering from seasickness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.