Kayaking along the Sitges coves towards Vilanova

South of Sitges, towards Vilanova, the coast is low limestone cliffs with coves you can only reach on foot or by sea. By kayak you set out from Les Anquines beach and pass the Home Mort beach, the Desenrocada and the Cala Xica, and the caves of Els Gegants and El Bufador, which you enter if the sea allows.

What you will see

It is the stretch of coast of Els Colls i Miralpeix. From the water you see the rock walls and, above them, the vegetation of the Garraf: Aleppo pine, dwarf fan palm, which is protected here, rosemary and agaves. You stop at the coves and caves, and anyone who wants to can snorkel.

What the outing is like

The guided excursion lasts about three hours and leaves at 10:00 and 15:00, from March to October; for other dates or times you need to ask the company. You go in open double kayaks, the sit-on-top kind, and before setting off the guide explains the basic paddling technique. It is low difficulty: you do not need experience or special fitness, but you do need to be able to swim. The minimum age is 12; younger children go with an adult.

What is included and how much it costs

It costs €52 per person and includes hire of the equipment, changing rooms and lockers, the guide, insurance and a snack of juice and a cereal bar. You book on their website at least 24 hours ahead; you can book for just one person, but the outing needs a minimum group of four. For questions, Nootka is on 938 100 256 or 609 252 412.

How to get there

You meet at Les Anquines beach, west of the centre, following the seafront promenade; the company's base is at paseo Marítimo, 80. From the train station you walk down to the sea and continue along the promenade.

After the outing, the seafront promenade takes you back to the old town, and the town beaches are on the way.