About this tour
Spend four hours exploring the Costa Tropical coastline by boat, discovering dramatic limestone cliffs and hidden coves that don't appear from the beach. The Maro-Cerro Gordo marine reserve protects rare plant species found nowhere else in Andalucía, along with Mediterranean scrubland and thriving underwater ecosystems. You'll snorkel in clear waters, spot endemic flora clinging to rocky outcrops, and experience the raw geology that shapes this stretch of southern Spain.
Highlights
- Limestone formations and geological features unique to Costa Tropical
- Snorkel in protected marine reserve with visibility and marine life
- Endangered endemic plants: Malaga evergreen and white rosemary
- Mediterranean vegetation including juniper, holm oak and carob
- Coves accessible only by water, away from main beaches
- Banana or Rosco tow-sport activity included in boat package
What to expect
You'll board a boat that takes you along a rugged, sparsely populated coastline where sea cliffs rise sharply from the water. The landscape shifts between bare rock faces and pockets of hardy Mediterranean shrubland. Time in the water includes snorkelling gear and opportunity for water sports (banana or Rosco towing). The reserve itself feels quieter than typical beach spots—fewer crowds, more geology and botany to notice. All safety equipment and fuel are covered, so you just turn up ready to go.
Good to know
Insurance and safety gear included. Infants sit on laps; specialist seats available. Service animals welcome. Public transport nearby if you're not driving. Suitable for all fitness levels—the boat does the work, not your legs.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.