About this tour
Paddle through the marine reserve at Porto Cesareo on a three-hour kayak and snorkel outing along Italy's Salento coast. You'll navigate clear lagoon waters to Rabbit Island, explore its beaches and natural history on foot, then swim and snorkel before paddling past a sixteenth-century defensive tower and the town's golden shoreline. Weather permitting, spot submerged Roman columns scattered across the seabed—cargo lost nearly two thousand years ago.
Highlights
- Paddle kayaks through protected marine reserve waters
- Walk Rabbit Island's Caribbean-hued beaches
- Snorkel above second-century Roman shipwreck columns
- Circle sixteenth-century Porto Cesareo tower by water
- Navigate calm, transparent lagoon conditions
- Observe island's geological and archaeological features
What to expect
You'll launch from Porto Cesareo in either a single or double kayak, paddling through shallow, transparent lagoon waters toward Rabbit Island. Once there, a brief guided walk reveals the island's natural landscape and historical significance before you return to swim and snorkel in designated areas. The group then paddles along the coast, skirting the Renaissance tower and town beaches. If sea conditions cooperate, your guide will point out submerged Roman columns resting on the sandy bottom—genuine archaeological finds from a second-century shipwreck visible through the clear water.
Good to know
Moderate fitness required; not suitable for spinal or cardiovascular conditions. Life jackets, paddles, and dry bags supplied. Public transport reaches the departure point. The underwater archaeology site is weather-dependent; confirmation happens on the day.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.