Illes Medes boat tour with swimming stop: explore the Costa Brava from L’Estartit
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Illes Medes boat tour with swimming stop: explore the Costa Brava from L’Estartit
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The Illes Medes have seven faces and none of them looks the same from shore. The boat tour from L'Estartit circles the limestone islets of the Parc Natural del Montgrí from the water, stopping at the most photogenic coves and the entrances to the sea caves. A skipper handles the boat — you just have to enjoy it.
The swimming stop in the waters of the marine reserve — the most species-rich on the Spanish Mediterranean coast — is the moment that turns a boat trip into an experience.
- Discovery level: suitable for everyone, from age 4 with a companion
- Skipper included: no nautical experience required
- Swimming stop: in the Montgrí marine reserve waters off the Illes Medes
📍 Meeting point: Passeig Marítim, 17258 L'Estartit, Girona, Spain – View on map
Itinerary en barco en Illes Medes (Costa Brava)
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What the experience feels like
Families: a relaxed cruise with a skipper on board, a swimming stop in marine reserve waters and exclusive views of the islets that can only be seen from the sea. The boat tour is the perfect family activity before or after the beach.
Couples: the Illes Medes without the crowds of walkers, from the deck, with the Mediterranean all around. The Costa Brava perspective that only exists from the water.
Groups of friends: an hour and three-quarters sailing around the most photogenic marine reserve on the Costa Brava, with a swimming stop in blue water over a visible rocky bottom. The plan that does not compete with the beach — it complements it.
Reservation and cancellation policy
What is included in the RocRoi experience?
- Cruise with a professional skipper on board
- Swimming stop in the marine reserve zone off the Illes Medes
- Life jackets on board
- Accident insurance
- Civil liability insurance
- Cancellation Policy: Up to 5 days before: full refund. Up to 48 hours before: change the date or switch to an «ADVENTURE voucher».
Difficulty of the activity
What to bring – Illes Medes boat tour
For your comfort and safety, we recommend bringing:
- Swimwear
- Biodegradable sun cream
- Neoprene shoes or footwear that can get wet (for the swimming stop)
- Sunglasses and a hat
- Lycra or a rash guard for the water
- Water and a light snack
- Towel
What to bring
Practical details – Illes Medes boat tour
Suitable for everyone with no prior requirements. The skipper handles the boat; participants enjoy the cruise and the swimming stop without any nautical experience.
- Minimum age: 4 years with a responsible adult / 18 years without a companion.
- Total duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (cruise + swimming stop).
- Physical condition: swimming ability recommended for participation in the swimming stop.
- Restrictions: not recommended for people with severe seasickness; inform the skipper of any mobility limitations.
- Attitude: a desire to see the Illes Medes from the only angle that is not crowded: from the sea. The skipper takes care of the rest.
Who can perform this activity
FAQs
What does the Illes Medes boat trip from L’Estartit involve?
It is a 1h45 boat tour with a professional skipper that navigates around the Illes Medes, the archipelago of 7 limestone islets in the Parc Natural del Montgrí. The route includes exclusive views of the faces of the islets only accessible from the sea, close-up access to sea cave entrances and a swimming stop in the waters of the marine reserve.
What can you see during the Illes Medes boat tour?
From the deck the tour reveals the sheer limestone walls of the islets, the entrances to sea caves including the Cova del Dimoni and the Cova de la Vaca, colonies of cormorants and gulls on the cliffs, and during the swimming stop the rocky seabed through water with visibility of up to 25 metres in summer.
Is the boat tour suitable for young children?
Yes. The activity is suitable from age 4 with an adult companion. The cruise is calm — the waters inside the archipelago are sheltered — and the pace adapts to the group. Children can join the swimming stop if they can swim or wear a buoyancy aid.
What is the difference between the boat tour and the kayak trip to the Illes Medes?
The boat tour is a skipper-guided cruise where participants enjoy the scenery from the deck without physical effort. The Illes Medes kayak trip requires paddling to the islets and offers greater independence and contact with the water, but demands more effort. For families with young children or those who prefer to relax, the boat is the ideal option.
Does the tour include snorkel equipment for the swimming stop?
The tour includes the swimming stop in the reserve waters, but snorkel equipment is not included in the base price. If you would like to explore the seabed during the swim, we recommend booking the Illes Medes snorkel as a complementary activity or bringing your own mask and snorkel tube.
Illes Medes boat tour with swimming stop: explore the Costa Brava from L’Estartit
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