Do I need prior kayaking experience to rent from Kayaks Nicolau?

No experience is needed — the kayaks are stable sit-on-top models and staff provide safety instructions before heading out.

Can I rent a double kayak for two people?

Yes, both single and double kayaks are available to accommodate solo paddlers or pairs.

What safety gear do you provide?

Life jackets, paddles, seats, and dry storage containers are included with each rental.

How long can I rent a kayak for?

Rentals start at one hour and can be extended depending on your plans, just coordinate with staff.

Are reservations required?

Reservations are recommended before 10 a.m.; after that, kayak rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Is it safe to kayak alone along the Costa Brava?

Yes, if you have basic swimming skills and stay within advised areas, the waters are generally calm and suitable for independent paddling.

Kayaking Adventures with Kayaks Nicolau on Costa Brava | Boat Tour | Self-Guided Tour

Tossa de Mar, on the rugged Mediterranean fringes of Spain’s Costa Brava, invites paddlers to a coastal adventure unlike any other. Kayaks Nicolau offers sit-on-top kayaks — both singles and doubles — designed for anyone eager to navigate crystal-clear waters, no matter their skill level. This isn’t just a rental shop; it’s a gateway to the lesser-seen Mediterranean shoreline, where jagged cliffs drop into turquoise coves and secret sea caves beckon under the afternoon sun.

Launching from Playa Mar Menuda, paddlers glide compact kayaks that shed water quickly and self-drain, ideal for the gentle swells here. The gear includes sturdy paddles, life jackets, and waterproof containers, so you’re set to venture out worry-free. As you steady your rhythm, the coastline’s features reveal themselves: limestone formations, small pebble beaches, and grottos tucked beneath overhangs. This stretch of coastline largely escaped heavy development, preserving its raw charm and native flora such as hardy shrubs and pine trees clinging to cliffs.

Kayaks Nicolau’s location at Tossa de Mar is vital — a historic fishing town with a distinct Catalonian identity, marked by medieval walls just inland. Paddlers can trace the shoreline past hidden caves, glimpsing marine life like sea bream or octopus near rocky bottoms. Local guides provide concise safety briefings and up-to-date sea conditions, a must given the occasional coastal breeze that swells midday.

This experience is distinguished by its flexibility: rent for as little as one hour or more to adapt your excursion pace. The company encourages journeying at your speed, making it an accessible day on the water or part of a multi-activity coastal itinerary. For those who want to get closer to nature's quiet moments, the shimmering Mediterranean and its secret coves await just beyond the kayak seat.