Kayak Tour to Malgrats Islands from Santa Ponsa: Marine Natural Reserve access

Paddle protected waters and swim among reefs without arranging your own boat or transport.

A half-day kayak tour from Santa Ponsa along Mallorca's coastline to the Natural Reserve of the Malgrats Islands, with experienced guides, equipment and hotel pickup from the Calvia area included. You paddle through Mediterranean waters, swim in turquoise coves, and see marine life and reefs in a protected reserve. Guides speak English, Spanish and German; minimum age is 12, and moderate fitness is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayak tour along Mallorca coastline

• Meet experienced tour guides
• Embark on kayak adventure
• Paddle through Mediterranean waters
• Explore Malgrats Islands Natural Reserve
• Swim in turquoise waters
• Observe marine life and reefs
• Return from kayak tour

The Experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel in the Calvia area (or you meet at Santa Ponsa if you arrange your own transport), then heads straight to the water. You get a kayak, paddle and all safety gear; the guide briefs you on technique and the route before you push off. The whole outing runs four hours, which gives you time to paddle the coast without rushing and still have a swim break built in.

You paddle along Mallorca's shoreline toward the Malgrats Islands, a protected marine reserve where the water stays calm and the reefs are visible from the surface. The guides have over 20 years of experience and point out the underwater life as you move through the reserve. You stop to swim in the turquoise water, and there's time to float and look around before paddling back. The route stays in sheltered waters, so even if you've never kayaked before, the pace is manageable.

Guides lead in English, Spanish or German depending on your group. Insurance is included in the price. You'll want to arrive 15 minutes early to get fitted for your kayak and go over the basics. Bring a towel and swimsuit; food and drinks are not part of the tour, so eat before you go or pack a snack to leave at the meeting point.

What’s included

• Kayak and paddle.
• personal flotation device and safety gear.
• four-hour guided paddle along the coast and through the Malgrats Islands Natural Reserve.
• swim break in protected waters.
• hotel pickup from the Calvia area (on the "with pick up" option).
• insurance.
• guide in English, Spanish or German.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for back problems

Operated by Tour2b

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon in Santa Ponsa and want to paddle without owning a kayak or driving to the launch point yourself. The four-hour window fits between a late breakfast and an evening meal, and the Calvia pickup means you don't need a rental car to get there.

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Top questions

What's the Malgrats Islands Natural Reserve like when you get there?

The Malgrats Islands sit in a protected marine reserve off Mallorca's coast, known for calm, clear water and visible reefs. You paddle through the reserve, see marine life from your kayak, and stop to swim in the turquoise water before paddling back to shore.

Do I need kayaking experience to join this tour?

No. The tour welcomes first-time paddlers as long as you have at least a moderate level of physical fitness and are at least 12 years old. Guides teach you the basics before you leave the beach.

Is hotel pickup really included, or does it cost extra?

Hotel pickup from the Calvia area is included in the "Kayak Tour with pick up" option at checkout. If your hotel is outside that area, you can arrange pickup for an additional fee, or meet the group at Santa Ponsa.

How long is the whole tour from start to finish?

The tour runs four hours total. That includes the paddle along the coast, time in the Malgrats Islands reserve, a swim break, and the paddle back to the starting point.

What should I bring or know before I arrive?

Bring a towel and swimsuit. Arrive at least 15 minutes early so the guides can fit you for your kayak and go over safety. Food and drinks are not included, so eat beforehand or bring a snack. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.