Boat trip around the island of Marettimo
The trip around the island leaves from Marettimo harbour on traditional boats, with the island's boatmen. It follows the coast past caves and coves that can only be seen from the sea. Book at the residence reception or on WhatsApp.
The route around the island
Tap a number: the boat leaves the harbour and sails to that stop. The route is approximate, because each day the boatman decides it according to the wind and the sea.
The stops on the trip
- 1
Grotta del Cammello
On the north-east coast. It is named after the camel-shaped rock in front of the entrance; inside there is a small pebble beach.
By boat
- 2
Castello di Punta Troia
The castle on the headland at the northern tip of the island, seen from the sea. It houses the Museo delle Carceri, the prison museum.
By boat, or on foot on trails 2 and 7
- 3
Grotta del Tuono
Below Punta Troia. Its name, the Thunder Cave, comes from the noise of the waves inside when the sea is rough.
By boat
- 4
Cala Bianca
On the north-west coast, with clear water over a limestone seabed.
By boat, or on foot on trail 10, the longest on the island
- 5
Grotta del Presepe
On the west coast. The rocks inside the cave look like the figures of a nativity scene.
By boat
- 6
Grotta della Bombarda
On the west coast, with a rock arch open to the sea.
By boat
- 7
Punta Libeccio and Cala Nera
The lighthouse on the south-west point, still in use. Below it is Cala Nera, a small cove of dark pebbles.
By boat, or on foot on trail 5 to the lighthouse
- 8
Cala Cretazzo
On the south-west side of the island, between Punta Libeccio and Carcaredda.
By boat, or on foot on trail 11
- 9
Punta Basano
The south-east point of the island. From here the boat heads up the east coast and back to the harbour.
By boat, or on foot on trail 6
How to book
- Departure
- From Marettimo harbour, a few minutes' walk from the residence
- Boats
- Traditional boats with the island's boatmen
- Booking
- At reception or on WhatsApp
- Rough sea
- The trip is moved to another day
