{"id":64015,"date":"2026-05-05T12:06:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T10:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnestartit.com\/?p=64015"},"modified":"2026-05-08T12:50:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T10:50:59","slug":"kayak-rental-or-motorboat-rental-in-lestartit-which-option-is-best-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/en\/kayak-rental-or-motorboat-rental-in-lestartit-which-option-is-best-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Kayak rental or motorboat rental in l\u2019Estartit: which option is best for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

L\u2019Estartit is one of the best departure points for discovering the Costa Brava and les Illes Medes from the sea. But when it comes to planning the activity, a common question arises: is it better to rent a kayak or a motorboat?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer depends on the type of experience you are looking for: a peaceful, active adventure in direct contact with nature, or a broader, more comfortable and flexible day of sailing to explore the coast at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We help you compare both options so you can choose the one that best suits your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kayak rental: nature, calm and adventure near les Illes Medes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kayak rental<\/a> is a relaxed, respectful and exploratory way to discover the sea and the surroundings of les Illes Medes<\/strong>. Different routes can be taken depending on your level and the time available, such as going to Meda Gran, Meda Petita, els Tascons, Cala Calella or Cala Pedrosa.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The activity allows you to enjoy the landscape, swim and go snorkelling in crystal-clear waters<\/strong>. The rental includes the kayak, paddle, life jacket, technical explanations, insurance, maritime assistance and access to the Club\u2019s changing rooms and showers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Motorboat rental: more distance, more comfort and more freedom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Motorboat rental<\/a> is ideal for discovering more areas of the Costa Brava with comfort and freedom. It allows you to travel farther than by kayak<\/strong>, visit several places in a single day, swim, anchor and enjoy the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a motorboat, you can visit les Illes Medes <\/strong>and sail north to places such as Cala Pedrosa, Cala Montg\u00f3, Cala Montjoi or Cadaqu\u00e9s<\/strong>, or south to spots such as Aiguablava, Tamariu, Calella de Palafrugell, Llafranc, Sa Riera or Sa Tuna<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rental includes support from the Club staff, access to changing rooms and showers, insurance and options to personalise the experience. It also offers a weather guarantee<\/strong>, with a change of day or refund if sailing is not possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick comparison: kayak vs motorboat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Our final recommendation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking for an active, natural experience close to les Illes Medes<\/strong>, kayaking is a fantastic choice. It will allow you to enjoy the sea calmly, go snorkelling and discover the surroundings in a unique way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer comfort, more independence and the possibility of exploring many more places<\/strong>, motorboat rental will be the best option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In both cases, l\u2019Estartit and the Costa Brava await you with crystal-clear waters, spectacular views and a nautical experience you will remember for a long time. Book your activity.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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L\u2019Estartit is one of the best departure points for discovering the Costa Brava and les Illes Medes from the sea. But when it comes to planning the activity, a common question arises: is it better to rent a kayak or a motorboat? The answer depends on the type of experience you are looking for: a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":63990,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[484],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-64015","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activities-and-events-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64015","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64015"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64015\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64016,"href":"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64015\/revisions\/64016"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63990"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64015"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64015"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64015"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}