Kayaking & Hiking Sa Dragonera from Sant Elm

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Duration4h

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN · DE +1

Mobile ticketAccepted

Kayak across the strait, climb to the lighthouse, swim in the bay

Kayak and hike adventure from Sant Elm to Sa Dragonera, a protected island off Mallorca's southwest coast, combining paddling, a guided hike to Far de Tramuntana lighthouse, and time to swim and snorkel in a small pebble beach. A professional guide leads groups in English, Spanish or German, provides all equipment and safety briefing, and adjusts the route for weather and sea conditions. No kayaking experience needed; children from age 2 are welcome.

The Experience

The day starts in Sant Elm, a fishing village on Mallorca's coast, where you meet your guide and get fitted with a kayak, paddle, life jacket and waterproof bag. After a safety briefing, you paddle across clear water to Sa Dragonera, a former pirate refuge now protected as a natural park. The crossing itself is the route—no motorboat, no sitting and watching. You're moving under your own power, which changes what you notice: the water temperature, the sound of the paddle, the scale of the island as it grows larger.

Once you reach the small natural harbor, you leave the kayaks and hike with your guide to Far de Tramuntana lighthouse. The path climbs, and the guide shares the history of the island, its flora and fauna, and the culture of the area. From the lighthouse, you look back across the strait to Sant Elm and the Serra de Tramuntana ridge. The hike is beginner-friendly—no scrambling, no technical sections—but it is a real climb, not a stroll.

After the hike, there's time to swim and snorkel at a small pebble beach with turquoise water. Snorkel gear is included. You can wade in, float, or sit on the beach and rest. Then you paddle back to Sant Elm together, finishing around midday. The whole outing takes about four hours. The guide may shift the route or timing if wind or sea conditions change, so the day stays safe.

What’s included

Kayak, paddle, life jacket, waterproof bag, water shoes and snorkel gear.
professional guide in English, Spanish or German.
safety briefing.
all instruction and route adjustments based on weather and sea conditions.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Keida Enjoy Mallorca

Is this one for you?The day involves four hours of paddling, hiking and water time, so it suits active travelers comfortable on the water and ready for a real climb. If you prefer to sit and be driven to a viewpoint, a motorboat tour from a different operator will feel easier—this one asks you to move.