MEDAQUA Eco-caiac · L'Estartit
A guided sea kayak from L'Estartit out to the Medes Islands, a group of seven islets in Spain's first marine reserve, with a swim over the seabed before you paddle back. Pick it to see the archipelago from the water, with a guide beside you and a boat close by.
The Medes Islands lie just off L'Estartit, in the municipality of Torroella de Montgrí. They are a group of seven islets in Spain's first marine reserve, part of the Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park. Meda Gran, the largest, has had a lighthouse since 1866, and the Catalan government made the islands a protected area in 1983, per Wikipedia. The operator, MEDAQUA, also appears in the Costa Brava Girona Tourism Board's list of experiences with a guided eco-kayak in the islands.
You meet at MEDAQUA's office, get your equipment and a safety briefing, then follow the guide out to the reserve. The listing has you kayaking across the 7 islands of the archipelago, with views of the whole bay and the guide on the flora and fauna of the protected area. Before heading back, a swim over the seabed. A boat stays close by to tow anyone who needs it. The tour lasts 2.5 hours. The crossing is open sea, so the wind matters more here than in a sheltered bay. The sea decides the route. Operators move to calmer water or reschedule when the wind is up, so a cave or a snorkel stop is planned, never guaranteed.
Included: a multilingual guide, the kayak and the equipment for the activity. Not included: snorkel gear, food and drinks, and tips. Bring a passport or ID card, sunglasses, a sun hat, swimwear, a towel and sunscreen. The listing marks it as not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users, and pets are not allowed. Broken, damaged or lost equipment is charged to the participant. A friendly tip: pack your own mask and snorkel. The water around the islands is the reason you came.
Meet at the activity provider's office in L'Estartit with your ID.
Your guide hands out the equipment and runs through the safety basics.
Follow your guide across the water to the Medes Islands.
Paddle among the 7 islands and learn about the flora and fauna of the reserve.
Cool off with a swim over the seabed, then paddle back to L'Estartit.
★★★★★A smiling team, quality equipment, and supervision that was both very efficient and very reassuring. The outing was perfectly organized and really enjoyable. We had time to fully enjoy the kayak, go around the island, and stop for two very welcome swimming breaks. [...]
★★★★★I did this activity because I love kayaking. The truth is that it's spectacular to be able to paddle in that area. The team of tour guides was also super friendly.
★★★★★It was a great experience. My first time was great. Leo is a great professional. Thank you. I enjoyed it a lot. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
★★★★★It was my first experience and I have to say that it's worth repeating, everything was well managed, from the organization, in addition to the professionalism of Marta, the monitor
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At the MEDAQUA office in L'Estartit, in Torroella de Montgrí, per the listing. Your guide hands out the equipment there.
No. Snorkel gear is listed as not included, so bring your own mask and snorkel for the swim.
The listing has you kayaking across the 7 islands of the archipelago. The exact route depends on the sea that day.
It starts from $32 per person on GetYourGuide, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Bring ID, a towel and your own snorkel.
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Paddle round the seven Medes Islands, a marine reserve off L'Estartit.
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