General Information  

Opening hours (summer)

From June to the end of September. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., (from June 1st to 15th and from the second half of September, the service is offered from 10 a.m.).

At the beginning and end of the season we recommend calling the office (972 773 806) to ensure the proper functioning of opening hours.

We recommend prior reservation; otherwise Kayaking Costa Brava does not guarantee the availability of the kayaks. Our rental service may be affected by weather and/or sea conditions. For this reason Kayaking Costa Brava may be forced to cancel reservations and close the beach centers. In this case, customers will be informed by phone and an informative sign will be hung at the beach center.

For same-day bookings at Cala Montgó, please call +34 620 477 558.

Beach Centers

Location of our rental beach centers

Platja de Castell (Palamós)Phone: 638.952.529
Tamariu (Palafrugell)Phone: 669.160.395
Montgó (L’Escala)Phone: 620.477.558
Portlligat (Cadaqués)Phone: 646.901.588

Types of Kayaks

SIT-ON-TOP KAYAKS: Suitable for all people. These kayaks are stable and easy to handle, requiring no experience or help from a monitor.

  • SINGLE-SEATER
  • TANDEM
  • FAMILY (for two adults and two kids of 1 m height)

TOURING KAYAKS (CLOSED COCKPIT): The rental of this type of kayaks requires experience and sign a document of release of responsibility.
Booking for these kayaks is not available online. If you wish to reserve this type of kayak, please call +34 972 773 806.

Included with rental

SIT ON TOP KAYAKS: kayak, paddle, buoyancy aid jacket and coast guide, as well as the expert advice of our staff to make sure you don’t miss any of the Costa Brava’s beauty spots. Four hours or more also include a waterproof bag.

SIT IN KAYAKS: kayak, paddle, buoyancy aid jacket, spray skirt & waterproof bag. It may also include (previous reservation required), safety material (bilge pump, paddle float, spare paddle and tow head).

Rental prices

All rates include VAT.

Sit on top kayaks and Paddles – Castell, Tamariu, Cala Montgó and Portlligat

 SingleTandem*FamilyPaddle
1 hour15 €21 €28 €15 €
2 hours30 €42 €56 €30 €
pack (3-4h)38 €55 €75 €38 €
pack 1 day (5-9 h)50 €83 €115 €50 €

* Family kayak: two adults and two kids (maximum 1 m).

Sit in kayaks * – Castell, Tamariu, Montgó and Portlligat

 SingleDouble seated
1 hour18 €25 €
pack 4h42 €60 €
1 day55 €86 €
2-3 days44 € / day71 € / day
4-5 days38 € / day59 € / day
+ de 5 days31 € / day50 € / day

*Proof of experience is required to rent sit in kayaks
Booking for sit in kayaks is not available through the website.

  • Swimming suit.
  • T-shirt.
  • Cap, sunscreen cream and sunglasses with a fastening system.
  • Something to drink.
  • Footwear suitable for water activities (that will not slip off) because most of the coves and corners of the route where you can stop are made of stone.

Rates are per kayak (except for custom rates for groups) and include VAT.
This price includes the necessary technical and safety equipment: kayak, life jacket, paddle, and spray skirt for sea kayaks.

Cancellation policy

  1. At the time of booking confirmation, the customer must pay 100% of the total amount.
  2. Our activities are subject to weather and sea conditions. For this reason, Kayaking Costa Brava may be forced to change or cancel bookings, even on the same day. In such cases, the customer is entitled to reschedule the activity or receive a refund.
  3. If the cancellation or change is made by the customer, the following penalties will apply:
    • One day before: 50% of the total amount of the booking.
    • Same day: 100% of the total amount of the booking.

Activity requirements

  • Ability to swim.
  • Weight under 120 kg, height under 2 m (please contact the centre if your weight and/or height are equal to or exceed these limits).
  • Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult/guardian. A minor will not be allowed to participate alone without proper authorization.
  • Advance booking is recommended.
  • Compliance with the equipment usage and safety rules is required, following the staff’s instructions, especially regarding wearing the life jacket at all times, respecting the kayak’s maximum capacity, and paying attention to weather or sea condition updates.
  • Customers must inform the centre in advance of any disabilities, serious medical conditions, or pregnancy that may affect their ability to safely participate.
  • Agreed rental start and return times must be respected.
  • Arriving late at the meeting point may result in the partial or full loss of the booking.
  • We recommend arriving 15 to 20 minutes early to get ready and start on time.
  • It is the customer’s responsibility to reach the meeting point. Rental service takes place directly on the beaches of: Tamariu (Palafrugell), Platja de Castell (Palamós), Cala Montgó (l’Escala), and Portlligat (Cadaqués). The exact locations are available on our website. If the customer shows up at our office in l’Escala, Kayaking Costa Brava will not provide transport to the starting point, which may result in the loss of the booking.
  • Our service is subject to changing weather and sea conditions, and Kayaking Costa Brava may have to make last-minute changes. Please check your messages before the activity. In such cases, Kayaking Costa Brava is not responsible for any unnecessary travel made by the customer.
  • Customers must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any medication that could impair their reaction time. Failure to comply will result in the cancellation of the booking with no refund.
  • We advise against bringing valuables to the beach. Kayaking Costa Brava does not have suitable facilities for storing personal belongings and is not responsible for loss or damage.
  • Kayaking Costa Brava’s responsibility is limited to the direct work of its staff and the organization of the activity.
  • Upon booking confirmation, the customer explicitly agrees to all the General Terms and Conditions. If a person books on behalf of others, they accept these terms and conditions in the name of all participants.

Kayaking Costa Brava is not responsible for any consequences resulting from non-compliance with these conditions by the customer.

Our services include Civil Liability Insurance and Accident Insurance. Civil Liability Policy No. 1200050146 and Accident Policy No. 1300000361, contracted with Berkley Insurance. Full insurance conditions and coverage details are available upon request.

Individual sit-on-top kayakDouble sit-on-top kayakFamily sit-on-top kayak
BrandPerceptionFeelfreeRotomod
ModelPescador 12GeminiOcean Quatro
Length373 cm.378 cm.412 cm.
Width76,2 cm.83 cm.88 cm.
Weight27 Kg.31 Kg.34 Kg.
Accessories includedFull seatBackrestBackrest

LIST OF SIT-ON-TOP KAYAKS

LIST OF INDIVIDUAL TOURING KAYAKS (SIT IN)