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Costa Brava: Sea Caves Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

1. Costa Brava: Sea Caves Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

Meet your small group at the Sant Pol Sailing & Kayaking School right by the beach and get ready for the activity. After a short introduction and a technical and safety briefing, you'll have time to get kitted out before taking to the waters. Explore secluded beaches and rocky caves and clifts by kayak. During the tour, your instructor will explain the history, nature, and curiosities of this coastal place so that you can take an even more complete experience. As a complement to the activity, stop the kayaks in a protected cove or bay to jump into the water with a mask and snorkel equipment to do some snorkeling. Refresh yourself while you enjoy observing the marine nature through the crystal clear blue and emerald green waters. Observe the local fish, as well as sea urchins, starfish, and with a little luck, an octopus. Re-energized, take the opportunity to explore the rugged cliffs and the coastline at your own pace. Or, if you're feeling laid-back, relax and sunbathe on the white sand beach.

Costa Brava: Marimurtra Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

2. Costa Brava: Marimurtra Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Explore the The Marimurtra Botanical Garden with this entry ticket and discover the botanical, architectural, and cultural heritage of this coastal garden on the Mediterranean. With more than 4,000 species from five different continents, Marimurtra welcomes families, schools, and visitors from all over the world who come to learn about the biodiversity the garden has to offer. Discover the bamboo musical forest, the arid expanses of America, the corners of Australia, or the jungle Pergola. Take in panoramic views from the Temple of Linnaeus, one of the unique architectural monuments of the garden. Listed as a Cultural Asset of National Interest, the garden was created by Carl Faust in the 1920s. Faust wanted to create a garden where young biologists could come to learn. The Marimurtra team continues his work today and every visitor helps to contribute to the conservation of this space.

Costa Brava: Water World Aquatic Park & Optional Transfer

3. Costa Brava: Water World Aquatic Park & Optional Transfer

Spend a fun-filled day at Water World Aquatic Park and make unforgettable vacation memories. With your ticket, enjoy access to the park, then explore at your own leisure. You can also upgrade your day out and opt for round-trip shuttle transfer to the park from Calella, Pineda de Mar, Santa Susanna, Malgrat de Mar, Blanes, Lloret de Mar, and Tossa de Mar. At the park, have a blast riding impressive roller coasters, make a splash in the swimming pool, hurtle down epic slides, or simply relax and soak up the sunshine. There’s plenty to keep you occupied, including 15 unique rides, such as X-Treme Mountain, Water Mountain, and Rafting River, as well as a wave pool where you can chill out. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite from all that fun, take your pick from the park’s many places to eat.

Sant Feliu de Guíxols: Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

4. Sant Feliu de Guíxols: Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

Explore Cala dels Frares, Punta de Garbí, S'Adolix, and the surrounding Costa Brava region with a kayaking and snorkeling tour. Marvel at the hidden coves as you paddle along the rugged coastline. Stop to snorkel at the remote Cala Vigatà beach and watch for native fish and wildlife. Begin your tour by meeting your guide, gathering your snorkeling and kayaking equipment, and learning essential safety techniques and how to maneuver a sit-on-top kayak. Then it's time to board your kayak and cruise north or south. Explore hidden coves, marvel at the rugged cliffs, and watch for local wildlife as you float above a water wonderland. Take a break at Cala Vigatà or snorkel in the cove's clear waters before kayaking back to the beach to end the tour.

Tossa de Mar: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

5. Tossa de Mar: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

Set out on a scuba diving adventure in Tossa de Mar with this scuba diving tour great for beginners learning the basics of diving. Enjoy an introduction to the underwater world of scuba diving and learn all of the basics with an instructor. Learn to use equipment, breathe underwater, and earn your SSI Try Scuba recognition rating. Start the Open Water Diver course by learning the basics of diving over a three-hour course. Learn various basics of scuba diving, including how to breathe underwater and get used to the lack of gravity underwater. Enjoy an entry-level program designed to give you the opportunity to experience the underwater world in a controlled and confined environment while you get comfortable with the basics. Listen to the instructor as you are taught how to breathe, use your equipment, move underwater, and basic diving communication skills before starting your first dive. Get set up with the necessary provided equipment before moving on to the beach to start your first dive. Put on your equipment and enter the water with the instructor who will supervise your first dive, at a maximum depth of 12m for around 40-45 minutes. Finish the dive and after an unforgettable experience, you will be brought to the center where you can shower and change and hopefully receive your SSI Try Scuba recognition rating.

Cadaqués Especial 2h Stop

6. Cadaqués Especial 2h Stop

We start sailing from Roses. Skirting the coast of the Cape of Creus, spotting also the rock of the cat and getting in the Tamariu cave if the weather is with us, we'll head towards Cadaqués from the Norpheus cape leaving before at our left hand side the creeks of: Canyelles Petites, Almadrava, Lledó, Murtra, Montjoi, Calitjàs and La Pelosa. Passing also the Creek of Jòncols and arriving to the Figuera’s headland we will be able to spot Cadaqués on our lefthand side. The streets pictures of Cadaqués are waiting for you and we leave you in the key place to visit the town and we also offer you different options to visit it. You can spend in Cadaqués 2 hours, on Monday special (weekly market day), 7:00h or even days or weeks with the ferry option. You can see the dates in the booking calendar.

From Palamos: Scenic Boat Trip to Calella de Palafrugell

7. From Palamos: Scenic Boat Trip to Calella de Palafrugell

Experience the beauty of Spain's Costa Brava on a fascinating boat tour departing from Palamos. Come across several beautiful bays on the way to Calella de Palafrugell, then stop to swim in clear blue waters. Listen to insightful commentary about local culture and geology. Board your traditional wooden boat in Palamos and join the expert crew as they teach you all about the maritime culture, pirate stories, geology, and biology of the area. Set sail and enjoy an unforgettable ride through the emblematic coves of the Costa Brava. Pass by the gorgeous coves of La Fosca, Platja del Castell, Islas Hormigas, and Cap Roig, until finally arriving at Calella de Palafrugell. Drop anchor at some unique spots for the chance to take a dip and interact with the local flora and fauna, before navigating back to Palamos.

From Barcelona: Costa Brava Hiking, Sea Kayaking & Lagoons

8. From Barcelona: Costa Brava Hiking, Sea Kayaking & Lagoons

Explore the most pristine coastline in Catalonia — Costa Brava. Join a unique and personalized small group adventure that will let you experience the Mediterranean like a local. Hike the famous El Camino de Ronda, sea kayak in tandem among precious sand rock coves and cliffs, and finally, take a fabulous dip in a crystal clear lagoon. Embark on a full-day experience focused to foster positive natural dynamics in a small group (no more than 8 participants per guide) of likewise-minded and active travelers. To guarantee the best possible personal experience, guests are expected to be in good physical shape and confident swimmers in the sea. Enjoy a fabulous and easy morning hike in the early sun. Learn about the history of the region and recognize some typical Mediterranean herbs and vegetation that grow along the path. Your guide will share some exciting recommendations about local traditions, culinary treats, and top things to do in Barcelona. After arriving at the beach in Sant Pol de S’Agaró, waste no time getting ready and geared up for the kayaking. Learn some basic paddling techniques and activate and stretch the upper body before hopping in the sea kayaks. Find a secluded lagoon among the sandstone cliffs to enjoy a true Mediterranean dip and for those that fancy using the diving mask there will be enough time to chase some seabreams or picarels. Once landing the kayaks back at the beach grab a well-deserved lunch in the nearby restaurants or simply rest on the beach.

Girona: Volcano Area, Besalú, and Banyoles Lake Tour

9. Girona: Volcano Area, Besalú, and Banyoles Lake Tour

If you are nature lovers and you like to discover new areas, this is the best option for you! On this full-day tour you will explore different areas. The first area you will explore is Besalú, where you will learn about the history and the medieval and Jewish heritage of the town.  Next explore the nature of La Garrotxa Natural Park, in the pre-Pyrenees area with more than 40 volcanoes none of them active for thousands of years. While there visit a medieval hermitage located in the middle of a crater. After, visit Castellfollit de la Roca to take some photos of the Basaltic cliff and Santa Pau a small village surrounded by volcanoes. To finish this amazing day, you will have the opportunity to walk along the shore or sail on Banyoles Lake, the largest lake in Catalonia.

Empúries: Entrance Ticket to the Museu d'Arqueologia

10. Empúries: Entrance Ticket to the Museu d'Arqueologia

Empúries is one of the privileged settings of our history as it is considered the gateway to Greek and Roman culture in the Iberian Peninsula. It is an exceptional site where the remains of a Greek city -the colonial enclave of Emporion- coexist with those of a Roman city, the ancient Emporiae, created at the beginning of the 1st century BC. C. on the structures of a Roman military camp. Empúries is located facing the sea in the municipality of L'Escala to the south of the Bay of Roses, classified by UNESCO as one of the most beautiful in the world. During the visit you can walk the streets of the Greek and the Roman cities, delight yourself with the mosaics that decorated the floors of the wealthy houses or make a wish to the god Asclepius who watched over the health of the Emporitans. A small museum shows a selection of the objects found during the excavations, testimony of life in the city in which the Hellenistic image of the god Asclepius stands out.

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We were a group of 7. The meeting point was easy to find. Van was comfortable with good air conditioning which felt great on a hot day. Alvar had lots of great history to share. All stops were as advertised. Incredible views of ancient locales. We learned a lot more than if we had. visited on our own. Best surprise was the tasty stop for lunch at a place serving Catalonian food. A bargain for 15 euros! Highly recommend.

Nos encontó a mi novio y a mi. Fue una experiencia increible, es muy grande el jardín, lleno de arboles y plantas de diferentes paises, te transporta a diferentes lugares y una vistas espectaculares de la montaña, del mar y de todo el jardín. Muy contentos de haber ido, estubimos 4 horas y se pasó volando!

We had an amazing experience with Tossasub! The instructors - Marina, Uri and Emma - were super friendly. They guide us very well. The staff is also very cooperative. All this things together made our diving experience smooth, enjoyable and very memorable. Highly recommended!

Great experience - competent, friendly and nice guide. Don‘t dare to take the pirates‘ treasures - they will display your skull in prepared hole in the cliffs

Interesting itinerary and excellent guide in alvar