Brindisi: Kayaking Around Sant’Andrea Island & Giant Turtles – Apulia, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

THE ISLAND OF S.ANDREW, THE CASTLE AND THE SEA TURTLES
During this kayak and canoe excursion, we let you to discover the most evocative stretch of the middle port of Brindisi, where the Alfonsino Castle built with carparo ashlars dominates the landscape like a large natural cliff overlooking the sea.
Kayaking along the island of Sant’ Andrea will take you back in time, a past in which the fortresses on the island of constituted for centuries the bulwark of the West in the face of Ottoman expansionism. The emerald green water, the jackdaws that fly over the towers give life to the imposing construction that stands out against the sky in the middle of the medium port.
You will be involved in our biosurveillance and research activity of the large sea turtles (of the Caretta caretta species) that permanently populate the nutritious and full of life waters of the port of Brindisi
After a short break with a moment of explanation on the geological nature of the area, the excursion will proceed with the crossing of the stone bridge of the Bocche di Puglia passage where you can admire the open sea and take a refreshing swim.
At the end of this stop, you will return to the embarkation point.
DURATION: 2 HOURS AND 30 MIN / 3 HOURS
DIFFICULTY: EASY
KAYAK: TANDEM KAYAK SIT ON TOP
WEIGHT LIMITS PER PARTICIPANT: 100 Kg
NECESSARY: KNOW HOW TO SWIM

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Dolphin and Turtles Whatching
Discover St. Andrea Island, and The Castle from the Water
The Marine Biologist will explain and let you see the Typical Fauna

Discover top places to stay, exciting tours, and unforgettable events in Italy, and popular cities like Amalfi, Florence, Milan, Naples, Pompei, and Rome.