Sicily Boats Marzamemi: Caves of Syracuse Snorkeling and Aperitif

Departure from Marzamemi, heading north, with a first stop to observe four Roman columns, dating back to the second century D.C, which are located lying at about 5 meters of depth. Sicily Boats provides all participants with snorkeling equipment, i.e. fins, masks and snorkel.

We will head towards the Vendicari Nature Reserve with crossing the magnificent areas of Reitani and San Lorenzo, to stop for a swim at the white beach behind the island of Vendicari;

the tour will continue in the heart of the reserve to admire the beautiful remains of the Vendicari tuna trap with, immediately after, stop and swim in front of the beach of Calamosche.

the tour will continue in the heart of the reserve to admire the beautiful remains of the Vendicari tuna trap with, immediately after, stop and swim in front of the beach of Calamosche.

We will skirt the coast of Lido di Noto, take a dip first to the white rocks

and then to the source of volcanic origin of Calabernardo

We will then resume sailing and move to the territory of Avola to admire the remains of the trap,

roundabout on the sea, the tip of Caponegro and reach the white rocks of Gallina where you can take a swim or a dip from the cliff.

In the late morning we will reach the north of the Gulf of Noto and make a first stop at the Arenella

and immediately after to the whole of the Plemmirio Marine Reserve to go snorkelling in the crystal clear waters rich in flora and fauna.

We will leave the Gulf of Noto to go up to the enchanting indentations and caves of Syracuse including the cave of lovers, cave of Pillirina, turtle cave, cave of stalactites, cave of glasses,

We will stop on land at the island of Syracuse for a walking tour of the enchanting Ortigia. We will take advantage of the stop to enjoy our aperitif with arancini, scones, fruit, soft drinks, beer and Sicilian sparkling wine!

We will then begin the return crossing stopping near the Maniac Castle of Ortigia,

then we will return to the Gulf of Noto stopping first in the bay of Fontane Bianche,

then in a very small cove near Calamosche;

we will reach the island of Capopassero, dominated by the Charles V Fortress, called the Spanish Fortress, and try to enter one of the Octopus Caves.

To round off the wonderful day, we will stop under the Tafuri Castle, opposite the island of Capopassero, to enjoy the sunset and an unparalleled scenery before returning to the port of departure.