Craving an unforgettable family trip? Take your children to southern Spain and rent a boat in Costa del Sol! When you do, you can take full advantage of the area’s beautiful sea views, stunning natural surroundings, pleasant climate, compelling sites and many popular water sports. A boat trip is an exciting adventure for both adults and children alike.
So, all aboard, sailors! Today, we’re going to tell you how you can explore the hidden corners of Costa del Sol by boat.
Rent a boat in Costa del Sol: a sailboat or a motorized boat?
If you’re new to sailing, you may not know what type of boat to rent. Don’t worry! We can help. What you pick depends a lot on your tastes, preferences and budget. First, it’s important to pick the size of the boat—the larger or more powerful it is, the more expensive it will be to rent.
For obvious reasons, then, sailboats are usually much cheaper to rent and people love them because they are a lot of fun, too. Sailing is the most authentic boating experience because you’re powered solely by the wind and waves. If you want to go really fast, get your adrenaline pumping and have the capacity to visit lots of places in a short amount of time, opt for a motorboat instead.
Boat captains: yes or no?
Renting a boat in Costa del Sol without a captain means that someone in your group has to drive it. That said, it’s important to note that (unless the boat is less than four metres long and uses less than 15 horsepower) you must have a license to drive a boat in Costa del Sol. If you have a license but haven’t operated a boat in a while, we also recommend hiring a boat captain.
Even if you are an experienced boater, having a qualified captain is always a good idea. First, they can show you how to operate a boat safely, and let licensed boaters practise under expert supervision. Second, everyone in your party will be able to better enjoy their surroundings and avoid any possible stress that comes with taking care of the boat during a day at sea. And finally (and most important for you and your family’s entertainment), a local boat captain will know exactly where to take you! With a qualified captain by your side, you’ll get to discover many hidden wonders of Costa del Sol.
Sailing with children
Wondering how you can entertain children on a boat? Just look outside! When you’re out at sea, the world is your playground. Go snorkelling, play different water sports, go paddleboarding, have jumping competitions off the back of the boat deck or head to a remote beach and play in the sand. The possibilities for fun in the sun are endless when you rent a boat in Costa del Sol.
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If you’re planning a family trip to Spain, plan to rent a boat in Costa del Sol while you’re there! There is a wide variety of boat rental companies along the coast of Malaga province. If you plan to live on the boat during your stay, there are also 11 internationally-recognized marinas where you can dock your boat and spend the night in a comfortable, safe setting. Costa del Sol has 160+ kilometres of coastline, an average annual temperature of 20℃ and over 4,500 places to dock.
So the real question is… how soon are you going boating in Costa del Sol?
