Sea Kayaking Tour in Navarino Bay near Pylos
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This sea kayaking tour covers the main sights of Navarino Bay, located near the town of Pylos. The bay features clear blue waters and golden sandy beaches where sea turtles come to lay their eggs. Participants paddle past medieval castles that overlook historical shipwrecks, reflecting the area's naval past. The tour lasts about four and a half hours and includes a qualified BC 3-5 Star sea kayak leader with first aid certification. All sea kayak equipment is provided: boat, paddle, life jacket, spray-skirt, and waterproof jacket. A waterproof camera and photographs from the trip are included. The outing also features a picnic with freshly baked bread, fruits and vegetables, homemade olive oil, and cheese. Transportation to and from the site is not included. The activity begins with 30 minutes of preparation, followed by two to two and a half hours of paddling. Afterward, there is one to one and a half hours of free time for a picnic, relaxation, snorkeling, swimming, diving, or other activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants are advised to bring water, a hat, sun cream, towel, swimsuit, and an extra pair of lightweight shoes suitable for water, such as trainers, flip-flops, sandals, or sea shoes. Bulky shoes should be avoided. The operator may modify or cancel the activity due to bad weather or technical issues.
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Itinerary
Meet your guides at Divari Beach, just a few kilometers away from the charming village of Gialova. Your guide will brief you on paddling techniques, safety measures, and equipment. Soon, we shall hop on our kayaks for a sea kayak trip around Navarino Bay like never before. Heading west, we paddle towards the imposing cliffs of Sphacteria Island, a place of nesting and resting for many species of birds that we may witness. Our next stop is the dock of Sphacteria. Here, we jump out of our kayaks, stretch our legs, and walk to the island’s viewpoint to take pictures of an idyllic landscape and for storytelling. Back to our kayaks, heading north to experience the open Ionian Sea for a few minutes and also admire the fort of Paleokastro and its impressive walls and bastions guarding the north entrance of the bay. A few minutes later, we shall make a stop at a secluded beach for swimming and resting. Here we shall also taste our homemade picnic of local delicacies and relax under the sun. After this energy-pumped stop, we will paddle back to the starting point to end an amazing day in the tranquility of Navarino Bay.
270 min
Meeting point
Meeting on the beachfront, keep driving straight on the dirt road when the asphalt road turns right, for 100 more meters, we will be on an open space that looks like a parking area.
End point
Meeting on the beachfront, keep driving straight on the dirt road when the asphalt road turns right, for 100 more meters, we will be on an open space that looks like a parking area.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.