8 Kayaking Tours in Girona to Build a Day Around

1.Costa Brava: Sea Caves Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,060 reviews · 2 hours · from $40Our pick

Paddle along S’Agaró Bay with guides such as Xevi, Lluc, Naia, and Ayoub, entering sea caves and quiet coves before stopping to snorkel. Small groups, calm sheltered water, bilingual instruction, changing rooms, lockers, photos, and optional wetsuits make this a practical first kayaking trip.

“Amazing activity, Kayaking over the beach and snorkeling in crystal clear waters was worth my money and time. Our guide Xevi (pronounced "Cherry") was pretty effective communicator and entertaining.”

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2.Costa Brava – Kayaking and Snorkeling “Sea Caves” Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41Top rated

Paddle a single or double sit-on-top kayak from S'Agaró past cliffs, pine-covered shores, caves, and small beaches. Your English-speaking instructor, including guides such as Xevi, Carlos, or Naia, leads a snorkel stop and supplies kayaks, safety gear, snorkels, and optional wetsuits.

“This is a fun, short trip. The guides are safety-oriented and helpful. This area is very crowded, so be aware that there will be a lot if other people in the water - kayaks, swimmers, motor boats, and paddle boarders. The snorkeling was in any area without many fish, but we saw two starfish and two octopuses, which we were told was rare. For the low cost, it was definitely worth it to get out on the water. It was also really nice that I could reserve as a solo traveler and I got a single kayak.”

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3.From Sant Feliu de Guíxols: Kayak and Snorkel in Costa Brava

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 297 reviews · from $34

Paddle a stable double sit-on-top kayak from Sant Feliu de Guíxols to Costa Brava coves, cliffs, and islands. Guides such as Sergio, Richard, Marc, and Ricky teach basic kayaking, explain local wildlife, and provide snorkeling gear, safety equipment, and free activity photos.

“Everything was amazing, Richard is well experienced and helped us in everything. Greetings from 🇵🇱”

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4.Costa Brava Kayak Tour and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 251 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Set out from Fenals Beach in a stable double kayak with guides such as Uri, Sonia, or Xavi. After a short safety lesson, paddle the 4 km Fenals to S’Agulla route, explore rocky coves, and stop for a swim if weather allows. Free guide photos are included.

“Guides were knowledgeable and very aware of our safety.”

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5.From L’Estartit: Sea Kayaking Tour to the Medes Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 236 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $34

Meet Medaqua at Medaventura in L’Estartit for a guided sea-kayak trip to the seven Medes Islands. You’ll learn basic paddling skills, cross the bay with a multilingual guide, stop for a swim, and return with a support boat nearby. Marta has led some highly praised departures.

“Als beginners is het een behoorlijk eindje peddelen naar de eilanden. 1 van de 2 gidsen bleef bij ons omdat wij de laatste van de groep waren. Dat was heel prettig! We zijn zelf naar de eilanden gepeddeld in een duokajak. Onze verwachting was dat je bij de eilanden even uit de kajak zou kunnen om op een soort van strandje even te kunnen rusten. De eilanden bestaan enkel uit rotsen. Er gingen mensen uit de kajak om te snorkelen, maar dat heb ik niet gedurfd omdat ik er dan niet terug in zou kunnen komen. Dat is jammer. Wij zijn netjes met de boot teruggebracht naar het strand. Al…”

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6.Kayak and Snorkel in Playa de Aro, Costa Brava

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 191 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Best value

Paddle from Cavall Bernat in Platja d’Aro with a local guide, stopping at a quiet cove to snorkel, swim, rest, and take photos. Guides such as Rodrigo, Hugo, Juan, and Paula are praised for friendly help. Kayak, wetsuit, life jacket, and snorkel gear are included.

“It was great fun and Rodrigo our guide was very helpful and a great guide, Highly recommend”

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7.3-Hour Kayak and Snorkel Tour on Costa Brava

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 117 reviews · 1 day · from $59

Set out from Fenals Beach with a Catalan, English, or Spanish-speaking instructor. Paddle through rocky channels and pine-fringed coves, stop at a quiet beach, and snorkel among fish, sea urchins, and possible starfish. The three-hour tour is limited to six people.

“The guides were the best thing about this whole activity. They're super athletic. They were genuinely amazing Kayakers and swimmers themselves and were very knowledgeable about the local area including knowledge about sealife. When my kayak flipped over, my diving mask and snorkel fell into the water and sunk to the bottom. I was upset because it was an expensive mask. The guides tried diving in to retrieve them. I was surprised they were even able to freedive that deep. They were truly helpful despite not being able to find my mask. I appreciated the effort. The major downfall of this activity is that the owner/provider does not have good…”

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8.Costa Brava – Sant Feliu de Guíxols / Kayaking & Snorkelling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Paddle a sit-on-top kayak from Sant Feliu de Guíxols past coves, islets, cliffs, and sea channels, then stop to snorkel among fish, sea urchins, and perhaps starfish or octopus. Guides including Mark, Pablo, Sergio, and Albert provide safety help and photos. The two-hour trip suits swimmers aged seven and up.

“I had an incredible kayak tour in Sant Feliu de Guíxols with Pablo as our guide. He explained everything clearly, made sure everyone felt safe, and shared interesting facts about the area. His friendly attitude and professionalism made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommended! Gracias Pablo Hasta la próxima ! 🦀”

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