Boat tour Beyond the 5 Terre - Portovenere - 3 islands - caves
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Explore the Gulf of Poets by Boat – Visit hidden caves, natural pools ITINERARIES, general information: 3 hours: La Spezia – Gulf of Poets – 3 Islands – Portovenere (or Lerici – Tellaro) 6 hours: La Spezia – Gulf of Poets – Lerici – Tellaro – 3 Islands – Portovenere – Le Rosse An exclusive experience, designed tailor-made for you. This package is born to offer maximum freedom and personalized service. The proposed itineraries are indicative: the boarding location and time will be agreed upon after the reservation, based on your needs. Customize itinerary by choosing from the locations indicated above according to your wishes, while respecting the duration of the selected tour. The prices indicated refer to tours lasting 3 or 6 hours, departing from the Gulf of La Spezia at the following indicative times: 10:00 - 13:00 for the morning tour, 14:00 - 17:00 for the afternoon tour, and 10:00 - 16:00 or 14:00 - 20:00 for the full-day tour.
Your experience
Stop 1
Sailing in the Gulf of Poets opens a unique scenery between sea and nature. Named after poets such as Lord Byron who celebrated its beauty, this stretch of coastline is characterised by calm waters, cliffs and villages overlooking the sea. During the tour you can also observe the typical mussel farms of the gulf, a historical tradition of the La Spezia area. Rows of buoys emerging from the water mark the plants where the famous La Spezia muscles are grown, appreciated for their quality and intense flavor. From the sea you discover not only the landscape of the gulf, but also one of the most authentic and representative activities of the local tradition
Stop 2
Sailing along the coast you will meet the beautiful Palmaria Island, the largest island in the Gulf of Poets, characterized by high cliffs, wild nature and crystal clear waters. From the sea you can admire spectacular rock faces and stretches of unspoilt coastline, difficult to reach from land. Along the perimeter of the island there are also small natural caves and hidden coves, shaped by wind and waves over the centuries. These suggestive corners, visible above all from the boat, offer unique views between rock, light and sea, making sailing around the island a fascinating experience full of spectacular views
Stop 3
Sailing along the coast opens before your eyes one of the most suggestive views of Liguria: Portovenere, an ancient fishing village at the entrance of the Gulf of Poets. From the sea you can admire the characteristic tall and colorful houses overlooking the marina, built next to each other like a wall on the sea. Continuing towards the tip of the promontory appears the spectacular Church of San Pietro, built on a rocky outcrop overlooking the water and considered one of the most iconic views of the Ligurian coast. Just above the village dominates the view the imposing Doria Castle, an ancient fortress that for centuries protected the country. From the sea you can also see the cliffs and natural caves of the area, including the picturesque Byron Cave, linked to the English poet Lord Byron, who found inspiration here between the intense blue of the sea and the rocks carved by time.
What’s included
- Carbonated beverages
- Fuel
- Use of snorkeling equipment
Not included
- SKIPPER FOR PRIVATE HALF-DAY TOURS - PAYMENT ON SITE CASH OR CREDIT CARD (VISA OR MAST)
- SKIPPER FOR PRIVATE TOURS FULL DAY - PAYMENT ON SITE CASH OR CREDIT CARD (VISA OR MAST)
Meeting and pickup
The departure location will be agreed with the group after Reservation. One of the main and most convenient solutions is Porto Mirabello in La Spezia, reachable on foot in about 20 minutes from La Spezia Centrale station. Possibility of parking on site.
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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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