L'ESTARTIT SNORKEL FIELD GUIDE
Snorkel the Medes: Two Hours in Montgrí’s Protected Reefs
A compact, two-hour boat outing from L'Estartit through Montgrí Natural Park, the Medes Islands and Baix Ter with guided opportunities to snorkel in clear, protected waters.
Snorkel the Medes: Two Hours in Montgrí’s Protected Reefs.
The coast around L'Estartit tightens into a scatter of islets and jagged shoreline where the Montgrí Natural Park, the Medes Islands and the Baix Ter meet the sea. This short boat trip threads those protected waters, offering a sharply focused window into the region’s vivid underwater life and dramatic coastal scenery.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Montgrí’s rugged coastline and islets
The route travels through the Montgrí Natural Park and past the chain of Medes islets, concentrating the Mediterranean’s coastal geology and seaside vistas into a brief voyage that frames the region’s protected seascape.
A protected, biodiverse underwater world
The Medes and surrounding Baix Ter are noted for rich marine biodiversity; the outing focuses on snorkeling in clear water to observe that diversity in a protected environment.
Short, focused snorkeling sessions
Designed as a compact sea excursion, the trip combines a scenic boat passage with time in the water for snorkeling—an efficient way to sample the area’s underwater ecology without a full-day commitment.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
Over the course of roughly two hours the boat moves through Montgrí Natural Park toward the Medes islets and the Baix Ter, pausing for brief snorkeling sessions in clear, protected waters. The rhythm is straightforward: a coastal cruise that frames the scenery, then immersion into the shallow marine habitats to observe flora and fauna up close.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should check further
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Approximately 2 hours.
Bring comfortable clothing, a swimsuit and towel, drinking water, and sunscreen; a camera is optional.
Mask, snorkel, fins and a flotation safety element (ARO salvavidas) are provided.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Tour Islas Medas + Baño?
The excursion lasts about 2 hours.
What snorkeling equipment is provided?
Mask, snorkel, fins and a flotation/safety ring are included.
What should I bring with me?
Bring comfortable clothing, a swimsuit and towel, drinking water, and sunscreen; a camera is optional.
Will I be able to see marine life?
Yes — the trip focuses on snorkeling in protected waters noted for rich marine biodiversity, allowing observation of underwater flora and fauna.
Is this suitable for non-swimmers or people with limited mobility?
The activity involves entering open water to snorkel; no specific restrictions or accessibility details are provided here, so those with limited swimming ability or mobility concerns should check with the operator in advance.
Where does the outing take place?
The trip travels through Montgrí Natural Park, the Medes Islands and the Baix Ter off the coast of L'Estartit.