Water sports and leisure activities Catalonia

Opened since 1985 this center FFESSM, PADI, SSI, BSAC, PSI-CEDIP is one of the most famous of Costa Brava. Located opposite the port of Estartit, in the hotel with the same name, the center has all the services (baths, showers, locker rooms, etc.). The Illes Diving Center offers up to 4 trips a day to the Medes Islands (2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon) on board two fully equipped boats. In addition to the classics released to the Medes Islands, the center also offers a dozen beautiful dives to the rocky funds of the Massif del Montgrí. Teams and instructors are multilingual. Training and courses are provided in the diving school of the center. The property also has a comfortable hotel fully thought-out and ready for divers.

It offers attractions classified in 4 categories: the most adventurous will dare the strong sensations ofAquaxjump (from 16 years), with slides, trampolines and super audacious jumps, the Black hole (a 125 m slide), will borrow the Kamikake to fall from 17 m in a few seconds or will discover rafting at theAnaconda. You can also come and relax and enjoy the Riu Tranquil and its Oasis bar. The little ones should find their happiness on the tropical island and the pirate island, two areas with activities on their scale.

This 45-minute guided cruise will take you to the mouth of the Ebro, where the boat makes half-turn to return to the port. Explanation in French. A pleasant walk!

The catamarans with submarine vision invite you to discover the cape of Creus and the Medes Islands, as well as several villages of sinners, secret coves, caves and other exceptional coastal escapades, only accessible by sea! Portlligat, Cala Montjoi, Cap Norfeu, Cala Jòncols, Medes Islands or La Murtra. In the program, discoveries of beautiful coves and refreshing bathing, watching fish from the coast and its underwater flora. You can also take the course on Cadaqués and take a break (1:30 a. m. to 2:00 a. m., recommended on Monday to walk and shop weekly), depending on departures, before returning to the sea.

Also present in the port of l'Estartit, this company offers a boat rental service with a fleet of some twenty boats, renewed every year and checked daily. If you rent a boat from Palamós, you can sail to the beaches of La Fosca and Castell, as well as to Calella de Palafrugell, Llafranc and Cap de Begur. Booking is simple: just a few clicks and you can choose your boat and day of sailing. Prices vary according to length and season.

Founded in 1965, this center has acquired many years of experience in the Medes Islands area. It offers a complete and modern infrastructure for divers: multilingual guides and instructions, two boats with several trips per day (morning and afternoon), a training room for conferences and courses (all levels) and an equipment repair service. You can also enjoy a restaurant with a terrace offering a daily menu and an on-site accommodation reservation service.

Euro Divers Spain offers diving in the most beautiful areas of the Cap de Creus Natural Park. Showers, changing rooms and lockers are available on site, as well as a cleaning area and an equipment store. Rental equipment is also available, as well as an air and Nitrox compressor. Finally, a relaxation area is provided for divers to rest after their dive. The center is open from March to October, from 9am to 7pm. Languages spoken: Catalan, Spanish, French, English, German and Dutch.

This family business of 10 people offers a boat rental service with a fleet of about 20 boats, renewed every year and checked every day. If you rent your boat from l'Estartit, you can sail to the Medes Islands, just in front of the port of l'Estartit. And if you head north, you can cross a cave in the open sea called La Foradada, anchor at Cala Montgó, Cala Molinet or Empúries beach... On the south side, you can reach the cape of Begur, in the reserve of Ses Negre Marina.

On the beach in San Sebastian, this sports complex offers environmentally friendly scuba diving courses. Its facilities are in harmony with nature, and the establishment organizes beach and seabed cleaning events. Whether you want to learn to scuba dive or dive for pleasure, you'll find your ideal course here, which is valid worldwide, since it is approved by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), which has more than 6,000 schools around the world.

Located in the Sant Miquel campsite, this diving center allows you to enjoy safe and comfortable dives whether you are an expert or a beginner. You can enjoy the best sites in the north of the Costa Brava: Cap de Creus Natural Park, Banyuls-Cerbère Marine Reserve and the Colera-Portbou fishing area, thanks to two boats that provide access to these diving points. During the high season, the center also offers many aquatic activities such as snorkeling or safari cruise. Diving for children from 8 years old.

This resort, which concentrates the nautical tourism offer of the northern Costa Brava around Roses and its surroundings, offers a wide range of activities to do on the sea: cruises, catamaran excursions, scuba diving, observation of the sea bed, kayaking, windsurfing, paddleboat, sailing or motorboat or sailboat hire. In addition, accommodation, gastronomy, cultural activities and shopping packages are available.

With Canadian canoes and kayaks at its disposal, this agency specializes in recreational outings on flat and whitewater. 3 courses are offered on the Ter River, ranging from 2h to 6h, and are of varying difficulty. The descent allows you to discover the fauna and flora of the region, supervised by experienced and safety-conscious instructors, and the return trip can be done by bicycle, Segway or on foot, with or without Nordic walking poles. Possibility of renting a boat by the hour to navigate independently on the water.

This center is the great specialist in sea kayaking and snorkeling. It has a wide range of offers in this area, including simple and family formulas that allow you to discover Cap de Creus or the Parc dels Aiguamolls de l'Empordà in a fun way with an ecotourism approach. The packages also include two-day tours, either to Cap de Creus or to explore the different stretches of the Costa Brava in greater depth. It also offers guided tours to discover nature.

Marc Agell, paddle instructor and kitesurf expert, offers excursions and excursions to discover the surroundings of Palamós in a different way with its SUP boards (Stand Up Paddle). It is the only establishment in the region to offer trips for the disabled. The staff were very friendly and helpful. All levels accepted. Groups and families are welcome. SUP Yoga sessions (sea yoga) also available. High quality equipment (rental and sale also).

This sailing club has a sailing school recognised by the Catalan Sailing Federation and a swimming school. It offers introductory sailing courses for groups or individuals. And sometimes sea trips. Scuba diving can also be practised there, with courses, baptisms or guided walks in many points, about twenty of them located around the club. For more information, do not hesitate to contact them about the program.

Founded in 2004, this school offers surf courses for all levels, from beginners to development for the most seasoned. Its beliefs, a very personalized teaching via small groups and a transmission of the values of respect for the environment. We also offer you an introduction to paddle surfing, to practise with family or friends. Since 2015, the school also teaches windsurfing using particularly light sails. Sport to which you can begin in the morning when the sea is calmer. Other option proposed, rent a board to travel through the Fluvià River from school to the mouth.

This company offers you different boat excursions to discover Cadaqués, Portlligat, l'Estartit or the Medes Islands. The formulas include a stopover of about an hour and a half to get an idea of the places visited, on foot through a village, or by observing the seabed for the Medes Islands. There is also a bar where you can have a drink while admiring the scenery. Some formulas include scuba diving stops, visits to caves or stops in the village of l'Estartit to enjoy its weekly market.

Here's your chance to discover and visit the caves and beaches of Tossa, while admiring its seabed, viaa transparent-bottomed boat. The trip lasts around 1 hour and takes you from Tossa's main beach to the pretty beach of Cala Giverola, after visiting 3 caves and 3 coves. You're free to stay and have a drink or a snack in one of the bar-restaurants, or to take a dip. And take a boat a little later. The boats, Gavina and Freu, leave every hour on the hour.