Guided eco-snorkelling in the Medes Islands Marine Reserve on the Costa Brava
Highlights
- See groupers and barracudas up close while snorkelling in the protected Medes Islands.
- Feel the rush of a sustainable and conscious route in the middle of a marine reserve
- Enjoy 2.5 hours of adventure including the boat ride and guided swim.
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Full description
Ready to immerse yourself in a true paradise of marine biodiversity?
Set off to explore the Medes Islands on a 2. 5 hour eco-snorkelling excursion designed to respect the environment as much as possible. Forget the stress, get on board the boat and swim at the surface surrounded by majestic groupers, barracudas and Posidonia meadows. Let yourself be guided by accredited instructors in a sustainable adventure free of unnecessary plastics that will connect you with the wildest and purest Mediterranean.
What we will do
We will meet at the agreed time at the meeting point in L'Estartit, Girona, to start this sustainable adventure. After a welcome, the team will provide us with all the material. Once we are all ready, we will get on board the boat to enjoy a beautiful sea crossing of about 2 kilometres towards the majestic Medes Islands, contemplating the beauty of the emerging cliffs as we approach the dive site.
When we arrive at the anchoring place, the guides accredited by the Natural Park will explain the rules of the activity through a talk focused on sustainability and environmental awareness. We will learn about the immense ecological value of this protected area and how to snorkel on the surface in a respectful way, guaranteeing a minimum impact on the environment thanks to a philosophy with less plastic.
With clear guidelines, we will slide into the water and swim for 50 unforgettable minutes with the instructor, who will dive with us. We will observe an exceptional biodiversity made up of impressive groupers, barracudas, sea bass, sea bream, sea urchins and extensive Posidonia oceanica meadows in amazingly clear water. At the end of the swim, we'll return to the boat to sail back to the port of L'Estartit, where we'll be able to get our sea water to close a perfect day.
In total, we will enjoy a 2 and a half hour experience of pure connection, learning and respect for the marine ecosystem.
Who it is aimed at
This experience is suitable for all levels.
The minimum age to participate is 4 years old and all minors must be accompanied by an adult.
People with reduced mobility can participate but must inform the organisers in advance in order to adapt the logistics of the transfer.
It is essential to know how to swim.
Other information
The experience is available from April to October.
The activity is done in shared groups with a minimum of 1 participant and a maximum of 24 people per boat.
The meeting point area has a paid car park, although if you prefer, there is a free car park in the beach area located about 15 minutes' walk away . If you choose to arrive by public transport, bus stops will drop you off about 10 minutes walk from the boat.
Pets are not allowed on board and in the beach area due to nature reserve regulations.
Your companions can join the boat trip by paying a supplement of 20 euros to enjoy the boat trip and see you from the deck.
This activity always takes place on the surface and does not include free diving, prioritising the safety and absolute comfort of the whole group.
The port facilities do not have changing rooms or enclosed showers, although there is a special area where you can comfortably wash off when you get off the boat.
All activities at sea are subject to weather conditions.
Recommended clothing
- Bring your swimming costume
- Comfortable change of clothes
- Comfortable footwear for boat transport
Don't forget to bring
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Water
- Snacks
What is included
How it works
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Complete the booking
Choose your preferred date and time from the calendar and proceed to payment
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Receive instant confirmation
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
L'Estartit, Girona
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
