LLANÇÀ KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Paddling the Aiguamolls: Ornitokayak from Sant Pere Pescador to the Bay of Roses
A three‑hour guided kayak that combines close-up birdwatching in the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà with a paddle out to the renowned Bay of Roses—this guide explains what to expect on the route, the wildlife lens, and practical details.
Paddling the Aiguamolls: Ornitokayak from Sant Pere Pescador to the Bay of Roses.
Ornitokayak threads a kayak through the marshes and river mouth of the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà, letting paddlers observe riparian, dune and marine birds with guides trained in the SEO Birdlife‑Iberaves program, then continues out to the Bay of Roses for seabird viewing in a spectacular coastal setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Wetland and littoral species on the water
Paddlers stop and identify the characteristic species of riparian forest, dune zones and the shoreline aided by identification fiches carried by the guides—an ornithological approach built into the outing.
Down the Fluvià past reserve margins
The route follows the final stretch of the Fluvià, skirting the margin of the Reserva Integral dels Aiguamolls and passing the islet of L'Illa de Caramany as it makes for the river mouth.
A marine finale in the Bay of Roses
The paddle culminates at the Bay of Roses—the longest bay on the Costa Brava and a member of the 'most beautiful bays' club—where participants disembark to search for marine birds against a dramatic coastal backdrop.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
Over roughly three hours, guides lead a calm but focused paddle: scanning reedbeds and dunes from the kayak, pausing to discuss and identify species, and recording observations as part of a conservation‑minded, ecotourism approach before reaching the coastal open water of Roses Bay.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing is aimed at
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Guides use species identification fiches during the outing to help participants recognize birds; these materials are part of the experience.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Ornitokayak outing last?
The outing lasts approximately three hours.
Where does the trip start?
The excursion departs from the Club Nàutic de Sant Pere Pescador.
Are bird observations recorded?
Yes—observations made on the outing are recorded in the ornithological portal ornitho.cat to contribute to citizen science.
Is this activity affiliated with any conservation program?
The experience is adhered to the Iberaves project of SEO Birdlife to ensure good practices.
Who operates Ornitokayak?
The operator is Escola De Piragüisme Sk Kayak.