SNORKELING · SNORKELING AND KAYAKING TRIPS IN SPAIN
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 15 snorkeling and kayaking trips in Spain justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide over breakfast and get on with it.
Set out from Los Cristianos in a stable, back-supported kayak with guides such as Carlos, Barbara, Gonza, and David. Look for dolphins and turtles, then stop in a boat-access-only bay for snorkeling. Wetsuits, gear, insurance, and photos are included.
“Brilliant, we had a great tour guide David, super friendly and instructive. We luckily seen a mother and baby dolphin!”
Spend about eight hours traveling from Barcelona to S’Agaró for a guided Costa Brava paddle. Kayak below the Camino de Ronda, enter sea caves, snorkel among fish and octopus, and choose from several cliff jumps. Guides such as Tete, Marc, Rene, and Gerard lead the outing.
“JP led amazing trip off the beaches of Costa Brava through pirate coves and caves. One of the coves has an area where you can jump off different size height cliffs. Icing on the cake was when we were snorkeling JP found two octopus that we got to see it’s their natural habitat. Such an amazing adventure.”
Paddle from Los Cristianos with guides such as José, Irina, or Franco toward Guaza Marine Reserve. Expect a safety lesson, sea-cave stop, snorkeling when conditions allow, and chances to see dolphins and turtles. The route lasts about 2.5 to 3.5 hours and requires steady paddling.
“Wonderful, we saw dolphins, which was mesmerising. However, it is not for sea sick people as we paddled for 3.5 hours on the sun, bring a cap and water. Some physical condition is expected. Germán was a great guide, thoughtful, helpful, kind and funny. We loved it.”
Trade Barcelona’s streets for Costa Brava coves, sea caves, and clear Mediterranean water. Guides such as Sergio, Rene, Marc, and Tete lead kayaking, snorkeling, and safe cliff jumps, with transport, equipment, lunch, and injury insurance included.
“Tete was an amazing guide! The beach and caves were beautiful and we had a great day.”
Travel from Barcelona to Platja d’Aro for guided kayaking, snorkeling, cave exploring, and beach time. English-speaking guides such as Emma, Mara, Donny, and Santi lead the outing, with gear, lunch, and transport included. You need to swim and should expect a moderate workout.
“Insane! Mara and Emma were really nice! The activity was well structured and safe! But you really need to know how to swim to go on this type of activity”
Paddle from Los Cristianos with guides such as Gabriel, Barbara, Caroline, and Frank, then stop to snorkel near volcanic cliffs and a sea cave. You get a double kayak, wetsuit, safety gear, lockers, showers, water, and free photos. Dolphins and turtles are possible, not guaranteed.
“Amazing, got to see loads of dolphins and some turtles, really amazing guide took group photos and snorkelling was great seeing loads of colourful fish. Be aware it is a lot of kayaking so arms were aching at the end, but worth it for seeing the animals”
Set out from Cabo de Gata in a shared kayak with paddle, life jacket, snorkel gear, water, and a qualified guide. Paddle past volcanic cliffs and coves, stop to snorkel, and hear about the park’s biology, geology, history, and culture. English service is available.
“Very nice family activity! The instructors were funny and made the activity better. Tip for you, bring one of those waterproof covers for yiur phone, you can take great pictures”
Spend three lively hours near Alcúdia kayaking along Mallorca’s north coast, entering a sea cave, snorkeling for sunken treasure, and trying an optional cliff jump. Guides such as Diego, Elias, Fufu, and Cassandra keep the action friendly and well managed. Transport, gear, picnic snacks, and GoPro photos are included.
“It was fantastic. We were a large group of 9 people and not everyone knew how much of an adventure the afternoon would be but the guides and the rest of the group made it really fun.”
Paddle from Los Cristianos beneath the Guaza Mountains, with instruction, wetsuits, snorkeling gear, and safety equipment included. Guides such as Max, Bea, Jessica, Mario, and Coco lead small groups toward dolphin and turtle sightings, followed by a snorkeling stop and views of Mount Teide.
“We booked the kayaking and snorkelling with turtles and dolphins tour and had a really disappointing experience from start to finish. We were the only English speakers in a very large group, and the instructor spoke almost entirely in French, laughing and chatting with everyone else while barely speaking to us. When he did, it was only a few short sentences and we felt completely left out. We were told we would “try kayaking for a bit” and could turn back if needed, but that never happened. The instructor didn’t check if we were okay at any point, despite us clearly struggling to keep the kayak straight and falling far…”
Spend three hours cruising from San Antonio to Cala Bassa and Cala Conta, with time for snorkelling, swimming, and SUP. Guides such as Marco, Nacho, Ivan, and Marcello keep things friendly and safe, while drinks, flotation gear, and a possible sea-cave visit are included.
“Excellent few hours. Amazing spots and incredible swims. Guys were lovely, so accommodating. Genuinely one of the best parts of our trip. Our only feedback was that the paddle boards were not proper paddle board with fins, but more like surfboards.”
You’ll kayak along S’Agaró Bay with guides such as Xevi, Lluc, Ayoub, and Naia, stopping at coves, caves, and a reef for snorkeling. Expect a 15-minute safety briefing, about 85 minutes of paddling, 20 minutes in the water, small groups, bilingual instruction, and changing rooms.
“We had such a nice experience. The guide was able to tell a lot about the sea area. The kayakking in combination with snorkling was so much fun!”
From Playa den Bossa, cruise to Ses Illetes and S’Espalmador for swimming, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and paella. Then choose a short or late return from Formentera. Guides such as Damian and Alex help with island tips, while drinks, music, and floating gear keep the day lively.
“Thank you so much Alex this was amazing tour we will be back”
Leave Barcelona by air-conditioned van for S’Agaró, where a certified sea-kayak guide leads a 2.5 to 3-hour outing below the Camino de Ronda. Kayak, snorkel, swim, and try optional cliff jumps before a sandwich lunch and free time. Guides include Marc, Henry, Mateo, JB, and Rene.
“This trip was a highlight of our Spain adventures. Great amount of time to kayak, snorkel and cliff jump. Water was beautiful and pristine. We saw an octopus while snorkeling! Our guide Mateu was friendly, engaging and made sure every one was fun and safe with ages ranging from teenagers to late 50s. The extra time for walking the beach and the light lunch was just right. Don't hesitate- this is a must do if you want to see something most tourists miss.”
You’ll kayak along the Alcúdia coast, enter a marine cave, walk a short coastal route, and choose an optional cliff jump before snorkeling for the fabled treasure. English-speaking guides such as Lucas and David keep the pace playful, with gear, snacks, photos, and northern Mallorca transfers included.
“Una experiencia muy recomendable. Hemos disfrutado en familia de todas las actividades; kayak, snorkel, cueva, cliff jumping... Un 10 para todo el equipo "the challenge Mallorca" por su organización y simpatia. Repetiriamos sin duda.”
Paddle the coast from Playa de la Granadella with guides such as Flo, William, Niels, and Michaela. Expect sea caves, clear-water snorkelling, optional cliff jumps, and a stop at closed Cala Ambolo. The tour lasts about 2.5 hours and suits most active families.
“We have enjoyed the experience. We had 2 amazing guides Marco and Tom, who knew the area very well and helped us getting on the clif. Snorkling was nice aswell, saw some big fishes. Tip: watershoes would be recommended!”
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