Boat tour Peschici: Gargano caves and Baia delle Zagare

Swim in turquoise bays carved by sea caves and stacks

A guided boat tour from Peschici along the Gargano National Park coast, visiting sea caves accessible only by water, the traditional trabucchi wooden fishing structures, and Baia delle Zagare with its dramatic limestone formations. The tour includes a 40-minute swimming stop and runs 4 to 4.5 hours with a live guide speaking English, Portuguese or Italian.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour along Gargano coast

• Depart from Peschici port
• Sail to Trabucchi Bay and admire trabucchi
• Pass by Torre di Sfinale watchtower
• Admire Pizzomunno monolith in Vieste
• Visit Spiaggia di Portonuovo beach
• Explore Baia dei Campi bay
• Visit Bay of Portogreco and pebble beach
• Reach Pugnochiuso bays and beaches
• Swim stop at Bay of Vignanotica
• Visit Baia delle Zagare and its stacks
• Return to Peschici port

The experience

The boat departs from Peschici port and heads south along cliffs carved into caves by centuries of sea action. You'll pass Trabucchi Bay, where wooden fishing machines still stand as symbols of local maritime tradition, and Torre di Sfinale, a watchtower built to defend against Saracen raids. The navigation follows the Gargano National Park shoreline, where the rock formations shift from pale limestone to shadowed caverns as the boat moves deeper into the bays. Each stop reveals a different stretch of coast: the white monolith of Pizzomunno near Vieste, the long sandy curve of Portonuovo, the twin islets of Baia dei Campi, and the cliff-ringed pebble beach at Portogreco.

A 40-minute swimming break at Baia di Vignanotica gives you time to dive into water so clear the seabed is visible from the surface. The white pebble beach and turquoise shallows make this stop the physical heart of the tour. Afterward, the boat continues to Baia delle Zagare, where tall stacks of rock rise directly from the sea: the bay's defining feature and the reason it draws visitors from across the region. You can swim here too if conditions allow, or simply watch the light play across the stone formations.

The tour operates with a live guide who speaks English, Portuguese or Italian, so the commentary reaches most travelers without translation barriers. All fees and taxes are included in the price, and the boat has restrooms on board. The return to Peschici port closes a loop that takes roughly four to four and a half hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• All fees and taxes.
• restroom facilities on board.
• live guide commentary in English, Portuguese or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jun 2027

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gruppo Armatori Garganici

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Portuguese or Italian, so travelers in those languages follow the commentary without translation. The 4 to 4.5 hour duration fits a half-day outing without dominating your schedule in Peschici.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the trabucchi and why do we see them on this tour?

Trabucchi are traditional wooden fishing structures built along the Gargano coast, some centuries old. They are a symbol of local maritime heritage, and the tour passes Trabucchi Bay specifically to show these machines still standing in their original setting.

Can I swim during the boat tour?

Yes. The tour includes a 40-minute swimming stop at Baia di Vignanotica with a white pebble beach and clear shallow water. You may also swim at Baia delle Zagare depending on sea conditions and the guide's assessment.

What is Pizzomunno and where do we see it?

Pizzomunno is a white limestone monolith about 25 meters high near Vieste, visible from the boat as you sail along the coast. Local legend says it was a young fisherman turned to stone by jealous mermaids. Today it is one of the most recognizable rock formations on the Gargano coast.

How long does the tour take and when do we return to Peschici?

The tour runs 4 to 4.5 hours total, departing from Peschici port and returning there at the end. The itinerary includes multiple stops along the coast and a 40-minute swimming break, so the pace is leisurely rather than rushed.