There are many opportunities for ‘messing about in boats’ and exploring the Andalucian coastline, either on organised excursions or by simply taking a ferry boat. Swim, snorkel, watch the dolphins or just sunbathe and enjoy the scenery as you visit remote, otherwise inaccessible bays.
Boat Trips
Sailing Charters aboard a luxury 38’ (11.5m) catamaran from Marina del Este, La Herrdaura (20 mins. from Nerja).
Great day out for all the family, parties especially welcome. Prices from €60 inclusive of all drinks, a delicious meal on board, all watersports and our resident live guitarist. Watch the video opposite or visit www.sailandstay.eu for more information. Tel. 618 972 139
Caleta Cruise Club
Trips from Caleta de Vélez, near Torre del Mar. See their Facebook page for more details
Suki Sailing Yacht Trips
Sail among dolphins on board the 10 metre Suki II. Fully equipped.
Departures from Marina del Este.
Half Day Trip €45
Full Day Trip €65
More info and bookings: 958 827 365 / 639580132 / 639552510
Force 4 Sailing
Sailing trips and tours along the stunning coastline of the Costa Tropical. Specialising in private skippered charters and bespoke sailing adventures that can be tailored to you.
Visit Force 4 Sailing for more details. Tel. +34 605 302 358
Benalmádena – Fuengirola
Boat trips from Fuengirola port to Puerto Marina, Benalmádena.
Sailings daily, from Fuengirola: 11.30, 13.30, 15.30; and from Benalmádena, 10.30, 12.30, 14.30.
Single tickets: adults €5 euros, children €2.50)
Benalmádena – Torremolinos
Puerto Marina, Benalmádena to Torremolinos.
Daily sailings
Tel. 95 244 48 81 or 629 58 36 56
El Rompido to Barra del El Rompido
A trip across across the estuary to enjoy a day on one of the unspoilt beaches in Andalucia. You should take your own food and drinks.
San Lucar de Barrameda to Doñana
Take the ferry across the mouth of the Guadalquivir river from San Lucar de Barrameda to the border of the Doñana National Park.
Cadiz – El Puerto de Santa Maria
Ferry service from Cadiz Harbour to Muelle de Vapeur in the centre of El Puerto de Santa Maria. Journey time is about 45 minutes and costs € 3 single and € 5 return. (Bicycles are carried for €1).
Departs from Puerto Santa Maria at 09.00 , 11.00 , 13.00 , 15.30 , 17.30 , 19.30* . Departures from Cadiz at 10.00 , 12.00 , 14.00 , 16.30 , 18.30 , 20.30* .
* July, August only.
Tel: 629 468 014