Frequently asked questions

The trip lasts 1 h 30 min and costs €35 for adults and €30 for children (up to 12 years old). If you have a different activity in mind, let us know and we’ll send you a quote.

By phone or WhatsApp on +34 637 449 170, or by email at info@elcaboafondo.es.

Yes. Our skipper knows the area inside out and stops along the way to talk about the landscape. Most people are fascinated by the volcanic past, clearly visible in the cliffs, but we can also talk about plants and wildlife, watchtowers and castles, the sea, and the migration of birds, whales and dolphins. We like everyone to join in, and we never just recite a script.

Yes, we stop for about 15–20 minutes so you can swim and snorkel in crystal-clear water.

A semi-rigid boat: a rigid fibreglass hull with an inflatable tube around it (like a Zodiac). It is very stable and safe, carries 12 passengers and keeps you close to the sea. We have two of them.

Usually not, but on windy days you may get some spray, so protect your phone and camera. And if you go for a swim, you’ll definitely get wet!

A boat always moves a little, and how much depends on the weather. If it’s your first time on a boat or you’re nervous about the sea, tell us and we’ll suggest a calm day. If conditions aren’t good enough for you to enjoy the trip, we don’t go out. If you have a disability, contact us and we’ll advise you.

12 passengers.

We have several routes; see them all on our routes page.

Public transport in the Natural Park is limited, so it’s best to come by car. When we confirm your booking, we’ll send you the meeting point location by WhatsApp or email.

They are all different and all beautiful. We love them all and couldn’t pick one!

Not really: the wind chooses. Each day we go where the sea is calmest. If you’re keen on a particular route, ask us and we’ll tell you when we expect to do it, although forecasts can change.

Swimwear, shoes that can get wet and sun protection. There’s no need to bring much more, as bags will only get in the way. In the low season (October to June) we recommend a jacket or windbreaker. We carry masks and snorkels on board.

Yes, but ask us first and we’ll tell you whether it’s likely to get splashed. Everyone is responsible for their own belongings.

We recommend children aged 3 and over, although younger children can come when the sea is especially calm. If you’re pregnant, check with your doctor: the front of the boat pitches a little when there are waves, and we don’t recommend the trip on windy days. Age is no problem as long as you can get into the boat.

For people with disabilities, it depends on the type and degree of disability, so please contact us. If you have back problems, sit at the back of the boat; with a serious back injury we advise against the trip. Remember that we board and land from the beach, so you’ll get your feet wet.

Call or WhatsApp us on +34 637 449 170, or email info@elcaboafondo.es. Please keep an eye on your phone, as we may need to tell you about last-minute changes. We can’t guarantee bookings made through Facebook.

You pay when we confirm your booking by WhatsApp, usually the day before the trip. If you’ve booked and can’t come, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to someone else.

Yes, call us and we’ll send you a personalised quote.

No. Many of the park’s most beautiful beaches can only be reached on foot along small paths, and we prefer to keep it that way to avoid overcrowding. It’s a little effort for a lot of beauty.

Everything required by the Spanish maritime authorities: life jackets, fire extinguisher, first-aid kit and more.

We cancel the trip and contact you as soon as possible, by phone or, if we can’t reach you, by message. Weather forecasts are reliable about two days ahead, and it can be windy in one part of the park and calm in another.

In our experience it is rare for anyone to get seasick on a 1.5-hour trip in our boat.

Yes, but outside the high season we need a minimum number of people to go out, so call us to arrange a trip.

This answer is a bit longer, and a personal one. Cabo de Gata is a place of exceptional beauty, but that’s only part of it. Every day is different, because our partners, the sea and the wind, are a little unpredictable. Sometimes that makes the trip a bit bumpier, which isn’t always a bad thing (some people say it’s more fun!).

We’re different every day too: not always equally inspired or connected with the people on board (we once got a not-so-nice review). But sometimes the connection with the group is special: people ask questions, share their views and become part of the experience, and a magical moment happens, surrounded by nature… and we see it all in a new light too. That’s something we can’t guarantee; it’s part of the mystery of every trip.

Welcome to Cabo de Gata.