How to visit the Medes Islands from Boats Mediterrani

To fully enjoy your visit to the Medes Islands, the best option is to do it by sea, choosing from a wide variety of boats, both licensed and unlicensed, the choice of the captain of your boat can take you to the best coves and beaches in the region until you reach the islands considered the best nature reserve in the western Mediterranean, thanks to its rich marine fauna and flora. You won’t be able to resist the temptation of discovering the magnificent landscapes that this trip will offer you from your boat. Jet skis can also be rented, so it’s all about making the most of the experience and choosing the option that best suits you and your family’s needs.

Your route will start from our port of Santa Margarita, discovering first of all Empuriabrava, which is only 10 minutes away and approximately 7 km from our port. Empuriabrava is the mouth of the port of Empuriabrava, the largest residential marina in Europe. 20 minutes from Empuriabrava is the tourist village of Sant Pere Pescador, which is part of the protected area of the Aiguamolls de L’Empordà. It is characterised by its more than 6 km of fine sandy beaches, perfect for lovers of water sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing due to the constancy of the wind. Every year the World Windsurfing Championships are held on its beaches, and it has become one of the world destinations for this sport. Another of its characteristics that make it a tourist town is that it offers the possibility of hiking, horse riding or long bike rides. Further on are the ruins of Empúries, one of the most important archaeological sites in Spain. Then there is l’Escala, a village on the Mediterranean coast where there is a marina and where you can discover several coves such as Cala Montgó. A cove with many cliffs and services, lots of buoys to moor your boat, rental of water equipment such as paddle surf and a beach bar. And finally we reach the last destination before reaching the Medes Islands, L’Estartit.

L’Estartit is a beautiful place to enjoy the summer, it is a municipality that stands out for its incredible seabed of the Medes Islands, a large reserve of marine flora and fauna and with a wide variety of restaurants and beach bars.

And finally we arrive at the wonderful Medes Islands which are located 80 minutes from our port. The Medes Islands are a totally protected archipelago located 1 km or 5 minutes from l’Estartit, noted for its great marine wealth that makes it a unique place in the Mediterranean. It is a perfect destination for scuba diving lovers. Its seabed is made up of algae, posidonia meadows, corals, a variety of fish and many other species.