Málaga · WILDLIFE AND NATURE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 wildlife & nature trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Benalmádena’s $22 dolphin boat tour, with Costa del Sol views, onboard comforts, wildlife tips, swimming, and practical advice.
“Fantastic! Guides friendly, allowed pictures of kids driving the boat. Loads of photo opportunities of Dolphins.”
Cruise Fuengirola’s coast on a 15-meter yacht, search for wild dolphins, swim, and enjoy cava, beer, soft drinks, and snacks.
“Staff were so friendly throughout the whole journey. Unfortunately did not get to see any dolphins but still had a great time regardless. Thank you so much. Would highly recommend.”
Sail from Puerto Banús to spot wild dolphins, enjoy snacks and drinks, and take in Marbella, Gibraltar, and Africa views for $71.
“The sailboat ride off of Marbella was great and the captain definitely made it that way! It was a 2 hr sailboat ride and viewing dolphins and the captain went out of his way to connect teeth his captain colleagues to track the dolphins. After the first hour, we changed direction and had a real treat seeing the dolphins for about half hour. Awesome experience . Also a nice size of other passengers and we had drinks and some snacks which was a lovely touch. So glad we went on this adventure today. Learned a bit from the captain too, 👍. Highly recommend.”
Search for wild dolphins off Benalmádena on a 100-minute catamaran cruise with coastal views, snacks, swim stop, and fair pricing.
“Although 7 out of 10 people were seasick, The crew made the experience unforgettable, helped with kids, showed them the doplfins while we were holding ourselves.”
Sail Estepona Bay aboard the Intrepido, search for wild dolphins, enjoy drinks and a swim, and return to port in 1 hour 45 minutes.
“Great trip .. lovely hosts... beautiful dolphins 🐬. Highly recommend family loved it. Boat was clean and tidy and not over crowded”
Sail Estepona Bay for two hours, search for dolphins, enjoy a drink, coastal views, and a possible Mediterranean swim.
“Fantastic trip, the boat was beautiful and so relaxing. We saw so many dolphins a wonderful thing to experience. Highly recommend this if you’re visiting Estepona. Lovely people and dog!”
Review of Sea Life Benalmádena Aquarium, with sharks, turtles, otters, rock pools, an ocean tunnel, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Amazing! Huge variety of sea life and well worth a visit. Mini golf afterwards only €5 each and a nice sunny spot in the cafe for drinks/ice cream after! Worth the money.”
Cruise from Fuengirola on a 15-meter yacht, watch for dolphins, enjoy drinks and snacks, and return to the marina after two relaxed hours.
“we are beyond happy with the experience. the view of 15 dolphins swimming next to the boat for 1 h was breathtaking! the boat is so clean, like brand new, there are unlimited drinks for everyone, the groups are small, the staff is wonderful and the capitan is amazingly kind and funny! We would definitely recommend this experience and I would suggest to do it in the morning, because the possibility to see dolphins is much bigger!”
Take charge of a private, license-free boat from Benalmádena, swim along the Málaga coast, watch for dolphins, and enjoy sunset views.
“You can drive the boat completely on your own and the view is beautiful”
Cruise from Fuengirola Marina in a small sailboat, search for wild dolphins, enjoy drinks and snacks, and swim when sea conditions allow.
“We saw dolphins it was amazing, also the guides were so friendly and helped us spot/see the dolphins. We got free cold drinks and snacks it was amazing. Whole experience was worth the money i recommend. Definetly would go again!”
Search for dolphins off Fuengirola on a two-hour yacht cruise with Costa del Sol views, onboard drinks, live commentary, and flexible booking.
“Aucun commentaire, explication, ni même un mot de bienvenue ou consigne de sécurité. Nous avons eu un mini verre de vin après une heure et on ne nous en a pas offert un deuxième.”
Search for dolphins, swim off Estepona, and enjoy snacks, drinks, and family-friendly boat time in a small group of up to 10.
“Best thing we have ever done in Spain. A truly magical must do experience. We went on the 6pm outing and saw nearly two hours of dolphins!!”
Enjoy a seaside flamenco show in Estepona with barbecue, sangria, cava, live guitar, and a reserved table for $87.
“We had a great night, fantastic flamenco show. Eric and all the staff were happy, friendly and very helpful and the food was beautiful. We really enjoyed the night and would highly recommend going 👌 😊👍🏻”
Cruise from Estepona on a small catamaran, search for dolphins, swim offshore, and enjoy two relaxed hours at sea for $42.33.
“I enjoyed the trip quite a bit unfortunately we didn’t see any dolphins, but nonetheless the weather was great and we were a small group. All was on time and the catamaran was very clean. We also got a chance to swim a little bit of the boat but there was no fresh water to shower afterwards. The staff is super friendly and spoke both Spanish and English. We enjoyed it a lot and would recommend it to anyone interested.”
Review of Marbella’s 3-hour catamaran trip with dolphin watching, swimming, paddleboarding, drinks, and a small group of up to 12.
“Beautiful sights of the coast! Unfortunately, it was windy and choppy, so no dolphins or other activities were possible”
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