7 Estartit Tours Worth Your Time

1.From L’Estartit: Snorkeling Trip to the Medes Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,243 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $45Our pick

From Medaqua in L’Estartit, take a small boat to the Medes Islands Marine Reserve for a guided snorkel among fish and marine plants. Equipment, wetsuit and life vest are included, and you keep your personal snorkel tube. Guides speak Catalan, English, French and Spanish; guides named Frieda and Regina have led past trips.

“Everything was super! Very professional and friendly crew ! Thank you 🙏🤩”

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2.From L’Estartit: Sea Kayaking Tour to the Medes Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 236 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $34

From Medaventura’s activity center in L’Estartit, you’ll paddle with a multilingual guide toward the Medes Islands, a protected group of seven rocky islets. The 2.5-hour tour includes kayaking equipment, a safety briefing, island views, and time for a swim. Guide Marta has been praised for making the outing easy to follow, though pace and conditions can vary.

“Ondanks het ogende slechte weer, werd er moeite gedaan om de activiteit goed te laten verlopen. We konden helaas niet zwemmen, maar kregen uitleg over de eilanden.”

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3.L’Estartit: Boat Trip to the Medes Islands and the NP Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 207 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $28

Set out from L’Estartit aboard the Nuria, a 1942 Catalan fishing boat carrying up to 20 passengers. In 90 minutes, you’ll cruise past the Medes Islands and Montgrí Natural Park’s caves and coves, watch for marine life through the glass-bottom viewing panels, and, in summer and when conditions allow, stop for a short swim. Guides speak Catalan, English, Spanish and French.

“commentaires en français très appreciables appréciables guide agréable souriant et sympathique”

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4.L’Estartit: Dive and Snorkeling in Montgrí Natural Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 155 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $92

From Medaqua in L'Estartit, take a boat to the protected waters near Montgrí, the Medes Islands and Baix Ter. A certified instructor gives you one-to-one guidance for a first 20-minute scuba session, followed by snorkeling. Lucas is among the instructors, though staffing may vary.

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5.L’Estartit: Costa Brava Boat Trip to Les Illes Medes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 101 reviews · from $26Best value

Set out from L’Estartit on a 90-minute boat trip for up to 22 people, with a guide speaking English, Spanish, French, Catalan, Dutch or Italian. You’ll pass marine caves, view the seabed through underwater windows, and stop at Cala Pedrosa for a swim or snorkel. Fish and dolphins may appear, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“Un équipage au petit soin, avec de très bonnes explications. Au top”

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6.Guided Boat Tour to Medes Islands & Roca Foradada with Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 62 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $28

From Medaqua, take a 1.5-hour guided boat trip through the protected waters of Montgrí Natural Park toward the Medes Islands and Roca Foradada. Expect coastal cliffs, rocky coves and a swim stop. Guides speak English, Spanish, French and Catalan. The swim may be brief, and the amount of commentary can vary.

“Magnifique, il manquait un peu le soleil ce jour là, mais c’était un vrai bon moment.”

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7.GOLDEN HOUR: SUNSET IN THE COSTA BRAVA

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 24 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

For $34, you’ll spend two hours sailing the Medes Islands with a guide accredited by the Natural Park. Expect sunset views, a glass of cava, and the chance to swim or snorkel near the largest island. The tour is offered in Spanish, Catalan, French, and English. Guide names and departure times are not specified.

“El tour es realmente bonito gracias al paisaje, las islas, el mar y la puesta de sol escondida entre rocas. Es precioso. Tuvimos tiempo para nadar y hacer snorkel cerca de la isla más grande. Quizás nos faltó algunos datos sobre las islas Medas por parte del guía. Aun así, fueron muy atentos y respondieron a nuestras curiosidades.”

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