Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Explore the natural beauty of Cabo de Gata with this guided kayak tour through the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park.
Kayaking on Fabriquilla beach is an activity not to be missed in Cabo de Gata. This beach is located in the Natural Park of Cabo de Gata-Nijar in the province of Almeria in the region of Andalusia. It is a beautiful picturesque beach famous for its golden sand and crystal clear waters surrounded by cliffs and rock formations.
Your great adventure will start with a short briefing where the kayakSur instructors will explain everything you need to know to enjoy your kayaking trip in Almeria. Your next guided kayaking adventure in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park will start at the Fabriquilla beach from where you will paddle towards the Arrecife de Las Sirenas, where you will see large rock formations emerging from the sea. You will also have the opportunity to admire the fascinating sea caves. You will make several stops to learn about the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park where you will learn about its volcanic formations, marine flora and fauna. You will also stop to snorkel as your instructors will provide you with a snorkel. You will finish your guided kayaking excursion in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park by returning to your meeting point.
Kayaking in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Fabriquilla beach where you can explore fascinating places and enjoy an enriching adventure.
- Reception of clients and delivery of equipment (paddles, life jackets, diving goggles and snorkel).
- Briefing explaining the instructions for paddling (moving forward, turning, braking and reversing), embarking and disembarking in the kayak and safety rules.
- Beginning of the route with explanatory stops about the Cabo de Gata - Nijar Natural Park (volcanic formations, marine flora and fauna).
- Stop for snorkelling (diving with snorkel).
- End of the route, collection of equipment and farewell.
Activity requirements
The participant must be able to swim and not have any pathology that prevents physical activity.
Special terms
The route usually runs from La Fabriquilla Beach to Las Sirenas Reef (round trip), within the Cabo de Gata Natural Park and marine reserves. But for weather reasons (wind and sea conditions) the route can be changed to the Pirates' Route starting at Cala del Cuervo to Playazo de Rodalquilar (round trip), within the Cabo de Gata Natural Park and Marine Reserves.
- Monitors
- Double self-bailing kayak with backrest
- Paddle
- Life jackets
- Special life jackets for small children
- Snorkelling goggles and snorkels
- First aid kit
- Photographic report
- Custody of the keys of the participants' vehicles
- Water
- Transfers
- Swimwear
- Optional T-shirt
- Footwear for wetting
- Sun cream
- Cap
- Water bottle
- Sunglasses
- Snorkel
