Morgana Sailing

Salento is one of the most touristic places in Italy in recent years. Located in a particular position, it is a tongue of land that divides the Ionian Sea from the Adriatic and for this reason it is able to offer such different landscapes.

There are many places that we recommend you visit in this fantastic region and we believe that the best way to do it is by sea, so as not to miss even the most beautiful beaches.

Morgana Sailing was born with this goal: it is an agency specialized in chartering that offers various services to its guests such as organized boat excursions, the possibility of boat rental, obtaining a boat license and finally sailing courses.

The founders, experts in the local area, have managed to transform their passion into a real job and have achieved training according to international standards.

With us you can visit the most emblematic places in the area such as Santa Maria di Leuca, Otranto, Castroand many others or go beyond national borders reaching the coasts of Albania and the beautiful Greek islands.

For more information on the types of activities do not hesitate to contact us!

In the deepest Puglia, in the extreme southern tip of the heel of Italy, where the two seas, the Adriatic and the Ionian meet, stands the city of Santa Maria di Leuca .

There are numerous tourists who every year, during the summer season, choose it as a starting point or as a stage in the tour of the region. Between the famous Basilica of Santa Maria de Finibus Terrae, a destination for important pilgrimages, the suggestive monumental waterfall with its play of light whose water flows down to the sea and the Leuca Lighthouse, one of the highest in Europe, a holiday here is already a great choice.

Just keeping the latter as a background, its lively port, which extends between Punta Meliso and Punta Ristolo giving it the possibility of being sheltered from the wind, is a starting point perfect for setting sail to discover the Apulian seas.

The coast is full of caves and beaches that deserve to be visited such as the Grotta Porcinara or the famous Grotta del Diavolo, that's why rent a boat turns out to be an ideal choice to fully grasp these places.

Trust industry experts such as the Morgana Sailing professionals who have been involved, among other activities, in rental of boats both sailing and motorized since 2016 and let yourself be carried away by their infinite passion!

The Salento peninsula is one of the most visited places in the summer by Italian tourists, not only for the rich history that characterizes it, but also for the wonderful beaches that frame the region. The peninsula is located between two seas: the Ionian andAdriatic, this peculiarity offers very diversified landscapes.

The best way to visit the region and not miss anything is to take part in boat trips, which will allow you to reach as many beaches as possible.

Among the offers of Morgana Sailing you will surely find the ones that are right for you: you can choose between day trips in which you will alternate moments of navigation and relaxation with moments in which you can immerse yourself in the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean sea . You will skirt the eastern coast of the peninsula moving towards Otranto, one of the most evocative places in the region, as well as the easternmost point of the country.

For those who love the romantic atmosphere that the warm colors of the sunset create when reflected on the sea, they can opt for an evening tour, which includes a tour of the most beautiful karst caves accompanied by an aperitif.

For those who don't want to miss anything, there is also the possibility of staying inside the boat by choosing the Boat and breakfast option.

Morgana sailing organizes activities for all tastes, you just have to choose the one that suits you and book online!

Santa Maria di Leuca is a locality located in the southern tip of the Salento peninsula, a strip of land that separates the Adriatic Sea from the Ionian Sea . Leuca is located in a particular position: the point of contact of the two seas which makes it particularly suitable for practicing the sport of sailing.

Morgana sailing in addition to organizing many activities aimed at tourists who wish to visit the western and eastern coast of the peninsula and the most beautiful beaches that frame the beautiful villages overlooking the sea, it also offers boat courses sailing.

Based on your skills, you can choose the course that best suits you: the basic course includes an introduction to nomenclature, basic maneuvers, gaits and safety manoeuvres. In the advanced course you will be able to put into practice and perfect the techniques learned in the previous course and in addition learn to maintain the pace of the rudder and to face more difficult maneuvers. Finally, the autonomy course, which as the name suggests is aimed at learning all the specific techniques regarding sail adjustments, coastal navigation, moorings and anchorages.

the boat we will use for our courses will be aBeneteau Oceanis Clipper 423, a beautiful and very modern boat that reaches a length of 13 meters.

For more information on the courses, do not hesitate to contact us!