Kayak Costa Brava, Platja d'Aro · Platja d'Aro
A small-group paddle from Platja d'Aro, the resort the listing also calls Playa de Aro, following the small coves nearby with several stops to snorkel, swim and rest. Pick it if the fish matter as much as the paddling: the guide explains what to look for before you even get wet.
The base is on Carrer sa Musclera 1 in Platja d'Aro, by the beach. The operator places it next to S'Agaró, 5 minutes from Sant Feliu de Guíxols and Palamós, and about 35 minutes from Girona. Come 20 minutes early, as the listing asks: your things go in a trunk that is locked once the tour starts.
The guide begins on the sand with how to use the paddle and steer the kayak, then a short snorkel lesson on the fish you will look for. Then out to sea, following the small coves around the bay for about 2 hours. You make several stops to snorkel, swim, rest and take your own photos, per the listing, with fish, algae, crabs and sea snails below. Guests mention a guide who takes a photo of everyone and shares it after. 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: the kayak, a local guide, snorkel gear, a life jacket and a neoprene top. Not included: water shoes, swimsuit, sunscreen, towel, food and drinks, and transport to your hotel. Non-swimmers and pregnant women cannot join, per the listing. A friendly tip: keep your legs for later. The operator suggests the Camí de Ronda from Platja d'Aro to Sant Antoni de Calonge after the tour, a coast path with tunnels from one beach to the next.
Meet the group and the guide, and lock your things in the trunk.
How to paddle and steer, then which fish to look for.
Follow the coves near Platja d'Aro with your guide.
Several stops in clear water for fish, algae, crabs and sea snails.
Paddle back to the base, then a beach bar or the coast path if you like.
★★★★★It was an amazing experience. Highly recommended. The guide (HUGO) was incredibly passionate about the fish, so we were well guided with the snorkeling, and that's how we saw the most beautiful fish!! [...]
★★★★★It was a family activity, and we left delighted. We loved the activity and the area. We had never snorkeled before and we enjoyed it very much. Thanks to Jordi for the visit.
★★★★★It went really well. We are very grateful to the team in charge, who have been very friendly, especially Mauro. It was our first time, so we were a bit lost. Even so, they helped us at all times, making the experience much more fun and enjoyable. We highly recommend the experience!!
★★★★★Great things to do, attentive live guide, nice snorkeling, equipment provided, remember sunscreen
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At Carrer sa Musclera 1 in Platja d'Aro, per the listing. Arrive 20 minutes early to meet the group.
Several, per the listing, in the small coves near Platja d'Aro. The exact number depends on the group and the sea.
A neoprene top is included, along with the kayak, life jacket and snorkel gear. Water shoes and a towel are not.
It starts from $32 per person on GetYourGuide for the basic option, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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