Tossa de Mar kayak centre · Tossa de Mar
A guided morning paddle from Tossa de Mar, about 2 hours on the water between rock formations, into a cave and on to a quiet beach, with a snorkel stop where the guide points out what lives below. Pick it as the highest-rated kayak tour on the coast, in the town of the walled Vila Vella.
Tossa de Mar is about 100 km north of Barcelona, and its walled Vila Vella sits on Mount Guardí above the main beach. Wikipedia calls it the only fortified medieval town still standing on the Catalan coast. The tour meets at Carrer Gèminis 8, then walks down to the beach with the guide and the rest of the group. Tours run in the morning, per the listing, and it lasts 2.5 hours in all, with about 2 hours of paddling.
The instructor hands out the life vest, paddle and snorkel gear, gives you the basics, and you head out between the rock formations. The listing promises a rest at a spot chosen for a guided snorkel, with the guide showing you the fauna below, then a cave to paddle into and a stop at a deserted beach to rest or keep snorkeling before the return. Guests describe small rock passages and a guide with plenty of stories. 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 guided tour and a snorkel mask, along with the kayak, vest and paddle you get at the start. Not included: food and drinks. Bring a towel, sunscreen and water. The listing marks it as not suitable for non-swimmers, people prone to seasickness, people with heart problems, people over 95 and wheelchair users. A friendly tip: eat breakfast first, as the listing advises. Two hours of paddling on an empty stomach is no fun.
Meet the guide and the group at the meeting point, then walk down to the beach together.
Life vest, paddle and snorkel gear, a short lesson and sun cream before you launch.
Paddle out among the rock formations while the guide shares the coast's secrets.
A rest at a spot picked for snorkeling, with the guide pointing out the fauna.
The guide leads you into a cave, conditions allowing.
Rest or snorkel on a deserted beach, then paddle back to where you started.
★★★★★It was really great. We went canoeing around the coast, through small rock passages, and into a cave. Our guide Josse was great, incredibly friendly, and he told us interesting things. [...] We thought it was great! Thanks!
★★★★★What a fantastic activity, and our live guide Joël was fun, helpful, and knew a lot of great things to tell us!!! Beautiful surroundings. Highly recommended!!
★★★★★The tour was very nice and interesting. Guide Theo gave us a good introduction and made the tour very informative. Highly recommended for the price.
★★★★★Very good experience, very well guided. Thanks, Jose and team, for the experience!
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At Carrer Gèminis 8 in Tossa de Mar, per the listing. From there you walk down to the beach with your guide.
2.5 hours in all, with about 2 hours of kayaking, per the listing. Tours run in the morning.
Yes. A snorkel mask is included, and the guide leads a snorkel stop. Food and drinks are not included.
It starts from $39 per person on GetYourGuide, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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The highest-rated kayak tour on the coast, with a guided snorkel stop off Tossa de Mar.
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