Searching for Turtles and Dolphins

Off the coast of the Delta, the Adriatic Sea is home to the quiet, captivating world of marine life. Setting sail from the harbour, you will head out to open water to discover its most beloved inhabitants: loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta), which rise to the surface to breathe, and dolphins that sometimes accompany the boat, darting through the water. It’s not an on-demand show, but an authentic encounter with nature: one to await with patience and curiosity.

On board, your eyes slowly adjust to the horizon: you learn to read the signs of the water, the way the light reveals a fin or tail, and how seabirds behave, often signalling the presence of fish and, with it, life. The guide leading the tour knows the sea and its creatures inside out, explaining the balance of this ecosystem, the animals’ routes and the projects designed to ensure their survival, turning the wait into an opportunity for learning. No two outings are ever the same, because the sea is constantly changing, and so are its inhabitants: it is precisely this unpredictability that makes every sighting a small gift, to be received with wonder and gratitude.

Sightings always take place with respect for the animals, maintaining a safe distance and allowing them to decide how close they want to get. It’s an excursion that combines the wonder of the open sea with the realisation that you are part of it: the wind, the salt, the deep blue of the water and, if luck is on your side, the thrill of an encounter that will stay with you forever. It is a unique way to experience the coast, one that views the Adriatic not as a postcard, but as a living world to be observed and protected.