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Kayak routes along the Costa Brava: a different way to discover it!
The Costa Brava is not only surprising from the land but also from the sea. Corners, coves, virgin beaches, caves, grottoes and rocks. While paddling on your kayak, you will find a different way to discover all its corners, some of them very hidden. An adventure for everyone, as long as you feel like paddling.
1. A tour of the island of Caramany
Located 2 km from the mouth of the river Fluvià, in Sant Pere Pescador, you can contemplate one of the largest and best preserved riverside forests in the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park. From the bank of the river Fluvià you can reach the mouth of the river, if you dare, instead of going around the island, you can paddle to the mouth.
2. The Formigues Islands
To get there, you can depart from La Fosca of Palamós or from Castell Beach and follow the coast of the Castell-Cap Roig Natural Area to the Cala Estreta, discovering here the best beaches and coves of Palamós. From there, we go out to sea towards the Islands! If you feel like it, it's an exceptional place for snorkeling ;-)
3. Cala Pedrosa
Between l'Escala and l'Estartit, to reach this pristine bay with crystalline waters, you can do so from either of the two towns. We recommend starting from Cala Mongó, as you will pass through La Foradada, one of the caves on the Costa Brava to discover from the sea (you will be able to enter the cave and cross it in the same kayak), Cala Ferriol until you reach Cala Pedrosa.
4. Cala Jonca
This cove in Sant Feliu de Guíxols is an exceptional place for climbing lovers, as with this route you will pass next to the Cala del Molí, where there is a well-known Via Ferrata and from where you'll be able to watch the climbers from the sea.
5. Route along the river Ter
One of the most popular routes along the Ter is the one that starts in the village of Colomers and goes down to Verges or to Sobrànigues. This is an ideal route for the whole family, as it is not very difficult. It is also perfect for the hottest days, as the vegetation is abundant and it is a very quiet route.
6. Cap de Creus from Portlligat
An ideal route to enjoy the pure and wild Cap de Creus Natural Park from Portlligat, where you can also visit the Salvador Dalí House-Museum. Following the Mar d'avall, you will pass through exceptional places like Platja de s'Alqueria, Es Jonquet, Badia de Guillola or Cala Seca. Virgin spots with typical rock formations of this area.
7. The Gispert Cave
In Tamariu, the Cova d'en Gispert (between Cala Tramadiu and before reaching Cala Marquesa) is the longest sea cave on the Costa Brava, 150 metres long. It is highly recommended to go early in the morning and watch the sunrise from the cave.
8. Boadella reservoir
The Boadella Reservoir, in Darnius, is an ideal place to enjoy a peaceful day with a kayak. We recommend, if you have time and are willing, to cross the reservoir and go up, following the course of the Muga River, to Sant Llorenç de la Muga. Attention: to navigate the reservoir with your own boat you must obtain the permission of the Catalan Water Agency.
9. Route to Les Salines
A quiet and different way of getting to know the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà area is to paddle along the canals of the Salines (within the Aiguamolls Natural Park), to discover its flora and fauna. Ideally, the departure point is Santa Margarida.
10. From Cala Montjoi to Cala Murtra
A good route of about 4 hours is the one that goes from Cala Montjoi, one of the best beaches on the Costa Brava, to Cala Murtra. Paddling towards Punta Falconera we will slowly arrive at the nudist Cala Murtra. We recommend you to take your snorkeling glasses and dive into the sea to look at the remnants of a sunken ship next to the old marble mines.
