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Guides for a day at sea on the Garraf coast

Everything you'll want to know before you step aboard in Sitges, Port Ginesta or Vilanova i la Geltrú: what a private boat really costs, which coves to swim in, when the sun sets, what to pack and what the new licence rules mean for you. Real figures for this stretch of coast, each with its source.

Already know where you're sailing from? Go straight to boat hire in Sitges, boat hire in Castelldefels or boat hire in Vilanova i la Geltrú.

FeaturedRules · 7 min

Do you need a licence to hire a boat in Spain?

Since 1 October 2026 you need a licence to drive a hired boat in Spain, however small. Here's what changed, and how to go out anyway: with a skipper.

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Rules · 7 min

Do you need a licence to hire a boat in Spain?

Since 1 October 2026 you need a licence to drive a hired boat in Spain, however small. Here's what changed, and how to go out anyway: with a skipper.
Planning · 7 min

How much is a boat trip in Sitges? Prices with a skipper

A whole boat with a skipper from Sitges marina: 2 hours, half a day or a full day, what it costs per person and what's included.
Planning · 7 min

Beaches near Sitges: hidden Garraf coves by boat

Cala Morisca, Playa del Muerto and the quiet coves between Sitges, Port Ginesta and Vilanova: which is closest, and how to get there by boat or on foot.
Experiences · 5 min

Where to watch the sunset in Sitges (and what time)

The best sunset spots in Sitges, sunset times month by month and how to watch it at anchor off the coast, with the old town in silhouette.
Planning · 6 min

What to wear on a boat trip (and what to bring)

Clothes, shoes, food, sun cream and seasickness tips for a 2-hour, half-day or full-day boat trip off Sitges. Your bag packed in five minutes.
Planning · 6 min

Port Ginesta boat trips: prices with a skipper

A whole boat with a skipper from Port Ginesta, 25 km from Barcelona: 2 hours, half a day under sail or a catamaran day, per person and what's included.
Planning · 6 min

Vilanova i la Geltrú boat trips: prices with a skipper

A whole boat with a skipper from Vilanova marina: 2 hours by motorboat, half a day sailing or a sunset sail, per person and what's included.
Planning · 6 min

Barcelona to Sitges by boat: is there a ferry?

No ferry runs from Barcelona to Sitges today, but you can still arrive by sea: a private boat with a skipper from Port Ginesta, 15 minutes from the city.
Experiences · 7 min

Sitges hen do: how to plan it, boat party included

Beach, a private boat with your playlist and a night out in the old town: how to plan a hen or stag do in Sitges, an easy hop from Barcelona.
Events · 6 min

Sitges Pride 2027 & Bear Week: dates and days at sea

Sitges Pride runs 9–13 June 2027 and the Bears Sitges Meeting starts on 29 April. Every date you need, plus a private boat for your crew from Sitges marina.

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