Les Anquines SUP in Sitges: Private 1.5-Hour Stand Up Paddle Lessons on the Terramar Coast

Off the coast of Sitges, a short glide from the town's pebble beaches, the Excursión en stand up paddle "Les Anquines" (grupos) offers a compact, confidence-building introduction to SUP. Located in Sitges, Catalunya, Spain, this 1.5-hour guided outing traces a sheltered corridor of Mediterranean water past Punta de les Anquines, the rocky promontory of Cap dels Grills, Terramar beach and the palm-lined paseo marítimo. Meeting point: Nootka Kayak & SUP. The route favors beginners: short crossings, gentle swell and consistent seabed contours make balance drills and stroke refinement feel safe. Guides pace the group to combine skill coaching with postcard panoramas of low limestone cliffs, small caves and scattered Posidonia oceanica meadows that sustain local fish life. In spring and early summer divers of seabirds—yellow-legged gulls and terns—quarter the water while occasional grey mullet or bream flash beneath the board. The shoreline includes historic beachfront villas and the long promenade that anchors Sitges' modern coastal culture. This tour is offered as a private-group experience, so the session is exclusive to your booking. The guide adapts the lesson plan to the group's goals—learn basic stance and turns, practice bracing and controlled falls, or take a relaxed paddle to shore-side cafés. Nootka supplies boards, paddles, wetsuits, lockers and insurance, so you arrive ready to focus on technique and scenery. Prices scale by group size, making it an economical choice for families or small teams. What makes Les Anquines stand out is its blend of accessible instruction and immediate coastal variety: shallow bays for drills, a headland that offers mild tidal push for subtle practice of edging, and the long Terramar expanse for open-water confidence. For visitors to Sitges—known for its modernist architecture, lively film festival and close proximity to Barcelona—this is a low-commitment way to add a coastal skill to your trip and see the town from sea level. Sustainability is part of the outing: guides point out sensitive seagrass beds and avoid grounding over Posidonia. Expect clear directions on safety, a focus on low-impact behavior, and a relaxed Spanish seaside pace. Book a slot for a private 1.5-hour window and bring a swimsuit, sun protection and curiosity; Les Anquines turns first-time paddleboarders into confident coastal paddlers without fuss. Arrive fifteen minutes early at Nootka Kayak & SUP to check in, try on provided wetsuits and get a safety briefing tailored to the sea state that day. The 1.5-hour rhythm moves from on-land instruction to on-water practice and a guided return, so parents, colleagues and mixed-ability groups can balance instruction with free paddling. If you are staying in Barcelona, high-speed trains and coastal roads make Sitges an easy day trip; local cafés, showers and lockers simplify logistics.