Open Kayaking

No. This is a beginner-level activity. Our guides explain the basic technique before you get on the water. If you can paddle, you can enjoy this route.

Yes, the activity is suitable from age 6 as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Late afternoon departures tend to have calmer sea conditions, making this one of the safest and most comfortable options for families.

The Pasífae sculpture, created by artist Óscar Estruga, weighs three tonnes of copper and stands on the Ribes Roges breakwater. Watching it rise on the horizon from water level is a perspective that simply does not exist from land — and the defining photograph of this route.

The trip runs in the late afternoon, when the sea is usually at its calmest. Estimated total duration is 2 hours on the water (2h 30min including briefing and use of facilities). Check exact availability in the booking calendar.

We recommend bringing a waterproof case to protect your device. The Pasífae silhouetted against the sky from a kayak is one of the most sought-after shots on the Barcelona coast — it is worth being prepared.

Two hours is enough to leave the swimming area of Ribes Roges beach and explore the coastline at a relaxed pace: reach the Pasífae sculpture, round the breakwater and catch a view of Cubelles. A unique perspective on Vilanova that simply cannot be achieved from land.

It is not required. The open kayak is very stable and easy to handle. For the 2-hour hire we recommend a basic level of fitness to enjoy the paddling. Before you set off, the RocRoi team gives you the basic instructions so you can paddle efficiently and safely from the very first minute.

The price includes the full technical kit: self-draining kayak (single or double), double-bladed paddle and certified buoyancy aid. You also have access to the changing rooms, showers and lockers at the RocRoi nautical base.

Yes. As an open (sit-on-top) kayak, splashes from paddling are to be expected. We recommend wearing a swimsuit or technical clothing that can get wet. The changing rooms and showers at the base mean you can get changed comfortably when you finish.

Absolutely. Before you set off, the RocRoi team analyses wind and sea conditions to point you towards the best route of the day. During the hire you will paddle in a monitored coastal area, and we have a support vessel on standby for any unexpected situation.

Four hours takes you well beyond the urban beaches. It is the ideal time to paddle to the Els Colls-Miralpeix Natural Space and explore its hard-to-reach-by-land coves, and even push on to the Sitges coast if conditions allow. Enough time to stop for a swim, have something to eat and return without rushing.

You do not need to be an athlete, but normal fitness and being used to physical activity helps. The open kayak (RTM or RPI) is light and very stable, and with 4 hours available you can pace yourself: stop at coves, rest, swim and resume paddling.

Yes. You choose the craft when booking: individual open kayak for those who want their own rhythm, or double for couples, families with children from age 6, or anyone who prefers to share the effort. Both are self-bailing and designed for 4 comfortable hours on the water.

Highly recommended. For 4 hours at sea it is worth bringing water and a snack. At the RocRoi Vilanova base you can hire or buy dry bags to protect your phone, camera and food from splashes and make the most of cove stops without worrying.

Yes. Before departure, the team checks the weather forecast and advises you on the best areas depending on wind and currents. You will be paddling along a highly visible and well-travelled coastline, with the logistical support of the RocRoi nautical base at Ribes Roges for any unexpected situation.