L'ESCALA BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
De les profunditats a la teva copa!
A three-hour, small-group tasting aboard the Boireta off L'Escala that pairs submerged wines with local cheeses, fruit, anchovies and seasonally available shellfish—this guide lays out options, logistics and what to expect.
De les profunditats a la teva copa!.
Board the Boireta in L'Escala for a focused, producer-led tasting of wines aged beneath the sea, paired with local products and framed by the Costa Brava shoreline. The experience combines an expert tasting with a maritime setting: guided by the producers themselves, guests sample submarine wines alongside cheeses, fruit and the anchovy tradition of L'Escala while taking in the town's coastal views.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Tasting submerged wines aboard the Boireta
A guided tasting led by the producers aboard the Boireta showcases a selection of underwater wines—typically a comparative flight of four—paired with local accompaniments and served while afloat off L'Escala.
Local pairings with anchovies, cheeses and seasonal shellfish
The tasting is matched with typical regional products such as cheeses, fruit and the anchoves of L'Escala; Premium departures add fresh garotes or oysters when in season (garotes served November–March).
Afternoon or sunset sail options
Tours run in the late afternoon—either 15:00–18:00 or a sunset slot 19:00–22:00—so guests can choose a daylight tasting or a sunset experience that can be enhanced with on-board catering such as sushi.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The trip is an intimate, three-hour session on the Boireta: guests meet at the berth, board under the guidance of the vessel’s patrona and producers, then proceed with a structured tasting of four wines or cavas—often presented alongside terrestrial comparisons—and regional pairings while the coastline of L'Escala provides the visual backdrop.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions run in the late afternoon—either 15:00–18:00 or a sunset slot 19:00–22:00—and each experience lasts approximately three hours.
The meeting point is at the berth on Carrer Port de la Clota; guests board the Boireta from the amarre.
The price includes the patrona (captain), fuel (gasoil) and the guided wine tasting with maridatge as specified by the chosen package.
Two tasting packages are offered—Golden and Salida Premium—each includes a four-wine flight and pairings; prices are per private booking and the maximum number of guests for comfort is eight.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Vins del Mar experience?
Each tasting lasts approximately three hours.
Where do we meet the boat?
The meeting point is at the berth on Carrer Port de la Clota (en el amarre).
How many people can join a booking?
For greater comfort and privacy, the operator limits bookings to a maximum of eight people.
What does the tasting include?
Tastings typically include a flight of four submarine wines (and/or comparative terrestrial wines) paired with local products such as cheeses, fruit and anchovies; the Premium option adds items like garotes or oysters in season.
Are there different packages and prices?
Yes: the Golden package and the Salida Premium package each offer a four-wine tasting with pairings; they are sold as private experiences with published total prices per booking.
Can the sunset experience be customized?
The sunset slot can be enhanced with on-board catering such as sushi to improve the experience at dusk.