Amalfi Coast Kayak Tour: Explore Caves, Arches & Hidden Beaches
You will never see the Amalfi Coast like this! You will discover the Amalfi Coast’s hidden delights and breathtaking views safely from the seat of your sea kayak, thanks to the comprehensive experience and knowledge of local guides and instructors from the Italian Canoe and Kayak Federation.
The route will take us along Amalfi’s finest beaches as well as close to natural rock arches and into sea caves, giving us the opportunity to admire the old watch towers that dot the entire length of this coast.
We will pause at beaches reachable only by sea and have time to go snorkeling or swimming in crystal-clear waters.
Options
Amalfi - Runghetiello Grotto
What's included in Amalfi Coast Kayak Tour: Explore Caves, Arches & Hidden Beaches
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Amalfi
Once we have put on our life jackets and adjusted the footrests on our kayaks we will be ready to set off to the west towards the Runghetiello Grotto. For those who have never been in a kayak there will be a short introductory lesson on how to kayak and safety at sea. The route will take us along Amalfi’s finest beaches as well as close to natural rock arches and into sea caves, giving us the opportunity to admire the old watch towers that dot the entire length of this coast. We will pause at beaches reachable only by sea and have time to go snorkeling or swimming in crystal-clear waters. Not too far from the starting point, once passed Duoglio and Santa Croce beaches, we will kayak by the "Arc of Lovers", a natural rock arch created millions of years ago by the erosion of the sea whose shape recalls two elephants in the act of kissing. Up to not too long ago young couples used to get married on the top of it.
Conca dei Marini
A little later we will paddle in front of the ancient fishermen village of Conca dei Marini, passing near the villa of Sophia Loren and seeing the historic hotel “Il Saraceno” located on La Vite Beach. From here we will also have a stunning view of the Santa Rosa Monastery, a former convent now converted into a luxury hotel, once home of the Dominican nuns. It's right in the kitchens of this monastery that the delicious "Sfogliatella Santa Rosa" was born, a shell-shaped pastry filled with ricotta cheese-based cream and little dried fruit pieces, typical of the local culinary tradition (don't forget to taste it before leaving!). Once past the seaside of Conca dei Marini we will enter its western basin, where we will finally find and visit the Runghetiello Grotto, a picturesque natural sea cave named after a local fish, brightly frescoed in red and green by the minerals on its walls. The return trip to Amalfi will give us a different but equally remarkable view of both sea and land.
Inclusions
- HQ photo service (photos will be sent by email once the tour is ended)
- Bottled water
- Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, waterproof jackets, watertight bags, snorkeling equipment, hats
- Facilities (changing rooms, restrooms, luggage storage)
- Fresh fruit
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In order to participate to the tour all the participants must to be able to swim and be in good health and shape (people with medical conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, etc. that affect sport activities cannot participate for safety reasons)
- Each minor (18-) must to be accompanied by one adult (18+) which will be paired with in a double kayak
- All the participants will be given double kayaks which are very stable and easy to manage
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- TONINO'S BEACH CLUB: meeting point is in Amalfi town center at Tonino's Beach Club, located down the stairs in front of the post office. Car parking: LUNA ROSSA Parking. Alternative parking: BERMA Parking, closed on Wednesday
