Much more than just diving in the Medes Islands<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>L\u2019Estartit is synonymous with diving in the Medes Islands.<\/p>\n
But this corner of the Costa Brava is a true paradise for water sports\u2026 as there are plenty of different activities on offer in this area to help you enjoy the sea.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"Kayak](\"https:\/\/sagavinaestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kayak-Estartit.webp\" "\\"Kayak")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Kayaking<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Kayaking from L\u2019Estartit<\/a><\/strong> to the Montgr\u00ed Natural Park is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have.<\/p>\nCaves, cliffs, hidden coves and crystal-clear water make this route an adventure accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: groups and couples looking for an active yet accessible activity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Stand-up paddleboarding<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Stand-up paddleboarding<\/a><\/strong> is one of the easiest and most versatile options. The calm waters of the area make it perfect for beginners. <\/p>\nYou can go at your own pace or join a guided tour, which is particularly recommended at sunset.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: families, couples or groups looking for something peaceful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"Paddel](\"https:\/\/sagavinaestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Paddel-Surf-Estartit-en-familia.webp\" "\\"Paddel")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Alquiler](\"https:\/\/sagavinaestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Alquiler-barco-estartit.webp\" "\\"Alquiler")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Boat hire<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>One of the best ways to enjoy a group outing is to hire a small boat from the port of L\u2019Estartit.<\/p>\n
Until 30 September 2026<\/strong>, you do not need a licence and can explore the coast, anchor near the Medes Islands or discover coves that are inaccessible by land. From 1 October 2026<\/strong>, boat hire without a sailing licence will be prohibited in Spain, and it will be compulsory to hold at least a Basic Sailing Licence (titul\u00edn) to hire any recreational boat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Snorkelling<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>The protected waters around the Medes Islands are among the richest in marine life in the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n
With just a pair of goggles and a snorkel<\/a><\/strong>, you can see schools of fish, rocky seabeds and a surprising array of marine life.<\/p>\n\ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: all ages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"snorkel](\"https:\/\/sagavinaestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/snorkel-estartit.webp\" "\\"snorkel")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"banana](\"https:\/\/sagavinaestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/banana-boat-estartit.webp\" "\\"banana")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Banana boat and water games<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>If you\u2019re looking for a more active way to have fun, inflatable toys towed by a motorboat (banana, doughnut, sofa)<\/a><\/strong> are a classic choice.<\/p>\nSpeed, splashes and plenty of laughter make this a favourite group activity.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: friends and families with older children.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Jet ski<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Guided jet ski <\/a><\/strong>tours are an exciting way to explore the coast, with no prior experience required.<\/p>\nThey\u2019re usually done in pairs and let you discover the coastline from a different perspective.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: adding a touch of adventure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
![\"moto](\"https:\/\/sagavinaestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/moto-agua-estartit.webp\" "\\"moto")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"barco](\"https:\/\/sagavinaestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/barco-fondo-cristol.webp\" "\\"barco")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Boat trip around the Medes Islands<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>If you\u2019re looking for a more relaxed and comfortable way to enjoy the scenery without getting wet, there are organised trip<\/a><\/strong>s that take you around the Medes Islands, some of which even feature glass-bottomed boats.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: families with young children or older people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
L\u2019Estartit is synonymous with diving in the Medes Islands.<\/p>\n
But this corner of the Costa Brava is a true paradise for water sports\u2026 as there are plenty of different activities on offer in this area to help you enjoy the sea.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Kayaking<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Kayaking from L\u2019Estartit<\/a><\/strong> to the Montgr\u00ed Natural Park is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have.<\/p>\nCaves, cliffs, hidden coves and crystal-clear water make this route an adventure accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: groups and couples looking for an active yet accessible activity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Stand-up paddleboarding<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Stand-up paddleboarding<\/a><\/strong> is one of the easiest and most versatile options. The calm waters of the area make it perfect for beginners. <\/p>\nYou can go at your own pace or join a guided tour, which is particularly recommended at sunset.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: families, couples or groups looking for something peaceful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Boat hire<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>One of the best ways to enjoy a group outing is to hire a small boat from the port of L\u2019Estartit.<\/p>\n
Until 30 September 2026<\/strong>, you do not need a licence and can explore the coast, anchor near the Medes Islands or discover coves that are inaccessible by land. From 1 October 2026<\/strong>, boat hire without a sailing licence will be prohibited in Spain, and it will be compulsory to hold at least a Basic Sailing Licence (titul\u00edn) to hire any recreational boat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Snorkelling<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>The protected waters around the Medes Islands are among the richest in marine life in the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n
With just a pair of goggles and a snorkel<\/a><\/strong>, you can see schools of fish, rocky seabeds and a surprising array of marine life.<\/p>\n\ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: all ages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Banana boat and water games<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>If you\u2019re looking for a more active way to have fun, inflatable toys towed by a motorboat (banana, doughnut, sofa)<\/a><\/strong> are a classic choice.<\/p>\nSpeed, splashes and plenty of laughter make this a favourite group activity.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: friends and families with older children.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Jet ski<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Guided jet ski <\/a><\/strong>tours are an exciting way to explore the coast, with no prior experience required.<\/p>\nThey\u2019re usually done in pairs and let you discover the coastline from a different perspective.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: adding a touch of adventure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Boat trip around the Medes Islands<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>If you\u2019re looking for a more relaxed and comfortable way to enjoy the scenery without getting wet, there are organised trip<\/a><\/strong>s that take you around the Medes Islands, some of which even feature glass-bottomed boats.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: families with young children or older people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Kayaking from L\u2019Estartit<\/a><\/strong> to the Montgr\u00ed Natural Park is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have.<\/p>\n Caves, cliffs, hidden coves and crystal-clear water make this route an adventure accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: groups and couples looking for an active yet accessible activity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Stand-up paddleboarding<\/a><\/strong> is one of the easiest and most versatile options. The calm waters of the area make it perfect for beginners. <\/p>\n You can go at your own pace or join a guided tour, which is particularly recommended at sunset.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: families, couples or groups looking for something peaceful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> One of the best ways to enjoy a group outing is to hire a small boat from the port of L\u2019Estartit.<\/p>\n Until 30 September 2026<\/strong>, you do not need a licence and can explore the coast, anchor near the Medes Islands or discover coves that are inaccessible by land. From 1 October 2026<\/strong>, boat hire without a sailing licence will be prohibited in Spain, and it will be compulsory to hold at least a Basic Sailing Licence (titul\u00edn) to hire any recreational boat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The protected waters around the Medes Islands are among the richest in marine life in the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n With just a pair of goggles and a snorkel<\/a><\/strong>, you can see schools of fish, rocky seabeds and a surprising array of marine life.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: all ages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> If you\u2019re looking for a more active way to have fun, inflatable toys towed by a motorboat (banana, doughnut, sofa)<\/a><\/strong> are a classic choice.<\/p>\n Speed, splashes and plenty of laughter make this a favourite group activity.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: friends and families with older children.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Guided jet ski <\/a><\/strong>tours are an exciting way to explore the coast, with no prior experience required.<\/p>\n They\u2019re usually done in pairs and let you discover the coastline from a different perspective.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: adding a touch of adventure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> If you\u2019re looking for a more relaxed and comfortable way to enjoy the scenery without getting wet, there are organised trip<\/a><\/strong>s that take you around the Medes Islands, some of which even feature glass-bottomed boats.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Ideal for: families with young children or older people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Stand-up paddleboarding<\/h3><\/span>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Boat hire<\/h3><\/span>
Snorkelling<\/h3><\/span>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Banana boat and water games<\/h3><\/span>
Jet ski<\/h3><\/span>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Boat trip around the Medes Islands<\/h3><\/span>