Whales spotting in Catalonia? Now it's possible!

I used to think that if I wanted to see whales and other cetaceans I should go far away. But now it's possible to do it also here in the Mediterranean, near Barcelona!

From March to November whales, dolphins and other sea mammals travel along our coastline in their way to Liguria (Italy), and the Bufalvent Association is making a research on them and allow people to join their one-day sails to catch sight of them.

Their website is only in Catalan by now, but you can probably find some good online website translator if you are interested in reading it.

They depart at 8am from l'Estartit and return at noon. The trip includes the boat and sailors for a group of 15 people (if it's less people other ships are available as well), Catalan breakfast with tomato bread and sausages, a class on cetaceans and educational material.
Their 2009 price is 98 euro for adults and 75 for kids upto 12yo.

They can't guarrantee you'll see whales as it just depends on the animals and your good luck, of course! But you'll learn a lot and will enjoy a great morning sailing and enjoying the magnificent views of the Empordà coast.

I can organize it for you and your family if you are in Barcelona. For 790 euro (sailing fees not included) we'll get to L'Estartit in a private minivan with driver, where you'll be able to join the whale spotting trip. We'll return to Barcelona afterwards, or for an extra 90 euro we'll extend the trip 2h for some beach time, a local lunch or visiting some cute pitturesque Empordà village.