Guided snorkelling tour of the Isla Grosa Marine Reserve in Murcia
Highlights
- Explore the Isla Grosa Marine Reserve by diving into an incredible volcanic landscape
- Enjoy a 40-minute guided snorkelling tour to see octopuses, groupers and dense seagrass beds
- Set sail on the Mar Mayor for a fun day out on the water lasting up to 4 hours
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Why Freedome
Cancelación gratuita
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Precio mínimo garantizado
El mismo precio que reservando directamente. Sin comisiones.
Operadore de confianza
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Asistencia los 7 días
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Full description
Tired of lying on your towel watching the hours tick by from the shore? Why not dive into a real-life aquarium of volcanic origin instead?
Change your perspective, hop on board in San Pedro del Pinatar and set sail for the Mar Mayor to discover the region’s spectacular biodiversity. The Isla Grosa Marine Reserve awaits you with its striking rocky seabed, home to nearly 80% of the species found along the coast. Put on your fins, snorkel and mask to enjoy a 40-minute guided snorkelling session with an expert instructor as part of a 4-hour adventure .
What we will do
We’ll arrive at the meeting point in San Pedro del Pinatar, on the shores of the Mar Menor, 15 minutes early . This gives us plenty of time to park comfortably, especially if we’re doing the activity during the summer months. We’ll be welcomed there and, once the group has gathered, we’ll board the boat and get ready to set off on our shared journey towards the Mar Mayor.
We’ll enjoy a pleasant boat trip lasting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, taking in the Murcian coastline until we reach the Isla Grosa Marine Reserve. Upon arrival at this protected area, the guides will provide us with all the necessary equipment, including fins, a wetsuit, goggles and a snorkel, as well as giving us a clear explanation of how the activity will unfold. The instructor will enter the water first to check the sea currents and will ask if we’d prefer to use a buoyancy aid before starting the dive.
We will dive in alongside the guide to enjoy around 40 minutes of snorkelling, exploring the rocky seabed and the dense beds of Posidonia oceanica. Thanks to the high biodiversity of the volcanic reserve, we will easily spot groupers, octopuses, starfish, sea bass, white seabream and large schools of fish swimming near the surface. At the end of the guided tour, we’ll have 10 minutes of free swimming to swim at our leisure and cool off before returning to the boat’s deck.
We’ll set off on the return journey, sailing for another hour and a quarter, making the most of the trip to chat with the other participants. This brings to a close an exciting 4-hour maritime experience .
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone aged 3 and over. No previous experience is required.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
You must be able to swim to take part.
The experience is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Other information
Tours run from June to September.
The activity takes place in mixed groups with a minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 12 people per group.
Accompanying guests who do not wish to snorkel pay for their place and may choose to relax on the boat or swim in the area.
The meeting point has free parking. If you prefer to use public transport, you can easily get there by bus, as the main stops are about a 10-minute walk from the port.
Pets are not permitted during the experience.
Recommended clothing
- Swimsuit
- A change of clothes
Don't forget to bring
- Sun cream
- Water and a few snacks
- Towel
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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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
San Pedro del Pinatar, Murcia
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 very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 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.
