RENTBOATSESTAR · L'Estartit harbour
A 4-hour trip on a 12-seat RIB with a professional captain from L'Estartit harbour: round the Medes Islands reserve, then north under the Montgrí cliffs to coves you cannot reach on foot, with three swims and a Catalan aperitif. Pick it when you want the islands and the snorkeling without the paddling, or with kids from 4.
You board at L'Estartit harbour, Passeig Marítim 1, on a semi-rigid boat with 12 seats and a professional captain. Ten minutes out you reach the Medes Islands, a group of seven islets that belong to Spain's first marine reserve. The boat circles them slowly, at 3 knots, between Meda Gran, with its lighthouse from 1866, and Meda Petita, then stops for the first swim in the waters of the reserve.
Next, north along the Montgrí massif. The second swim is at Cala Pedrosa, a cove you can only reach by sea, made for snorkeling. When the sea allows, the boat passes under the natural arch of Roca Foradada, then on to Cala Ferriol, where the captain serves the aperitif during the third swim: cured meats, cheese, cava or vermouth. A last pass through the bay of Cala Montgó and back to the harbour. About two hours of the four are in the water, and the captain talks you through the coast, the reserve and its seabed all the way.
Included: the outing, the captain's commentary, fuel and the anchorage fees in the reserve, life jackets and safety gear, snorkels and masks, the aperitif and chilled water. Bring your own towel, sun cream, sunglasses and beachwear, and get yourself to L'Estartit. Children from 4 can join with an adult, with life jackets in their size; it is not suitable for pregnant women, people with back problems or wheelchair users. The listing warns the ride can be lively in a choppy sea. Sea caves, arches and swim stops depend on the sea state on the day, and the operator can change the route or cancel in wind. It is a new listing, so there are no reviews yet.
From the harbour on Passeig Marítim to the Medes Islands.
A slow circuit between Meda Gran and Meda Petita, then the first swim with snorkel and mask.
North along the Montgrí to a cove reached only by sea, for the second swim.
Under the natural arch when sea conditions permit.
The third swim, with cured meats, cheese and cava or vermouth on board.
A pass through the bay of Cala Montgó, then about 20 minutes back to the harbour.
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4 hours, with about two of them in the water over three swims: the Medes Islands, Cala Pedrosa and Cala Ferriol, per the listing.
Yes. Snorkels and masks are included, along with life jackets, chilled water and a Catalan aperitif. Bring your own towel and sun cream.
Yes, from age 4 with an adult. Life jackets in their size are on board, per the listing.
From $83 per person on GetYourGuide for the basic option, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Check live prices for your date on the listing.
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The Medes Islands and Montgrí coves by boat, with three swim stops and an aperitif.
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