Key Facts:
- 5 scenic kayaking spots along Catalonia’s Costa Brava.
- Routes combine clear Mediterranean waters, pine-covered cliffs, sea caves and secluded coves.
- Featured locations include Palamós, Tamariu, Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Calella de Palafrugell and Tossa de Mar.
- Highlights include La Foradada, Aigua Xelida, El Golfet and the medieval walls of Tossa de Mar.
- Options are available for beginners, families and more experienced kayakers.
- Guided excursions are recommended for exploring caves and longer coastal routes safely.
Paddle through sea caves, beneath pine-covered cliffs and into secluded coves along one of Catalonia’s most iconic coastlines.
Barcelona, Catalonia. The Costa Brava is known for its rugged cliffs, fishing villages, pine forests and clear Mediterranean waters. But some of its most beautiful corners are best discovered from the sea.
From a kayak, travellers can enter small caves, pass through rocky openings and stop at secluded coves away from the busiest beaches. Here are five places to begin exploring:
1. Platja de Castell, Palamós
This unspoilt beach is an easy starting point for a gentle coastal paddle. Head north to discover Cala s’Alguer, a tiny cove lined with traditional fishermen’s houses, before continuing towards La Foradada, a natural opening in the rock that kayakers can paddle through when conditions allow. Further along, secluded coves such as Cala Canyers and Cala Corbs offer quiet places to stop.
Cala S’Alguer.
2. Tamariu, Palafrugell
