Pirate boat tour from Palamos: sail on Barbarossa's traces along the Costa Brava

Price overview

• 1.5 hrs pirate boat tour from Palamos - per adult (from 11 yrs) 17.-€
• 1.5 hrs pirate boat tour from Palamos - per child (1-10 yrs) 12.-€

Booking option: Pirate boat trip from Palamos for the whole family

On this family sailing trip at Costa Brava, the history revives: Follow the traces of Barbarossa, the famous Turkish pirate, who attacked Palamos in 1543. On an authentic, 1915 constructed sailing boat, you'll navigate through the bay of Palamos, while a pirate on board is recounting the tale of the attack.

On the pirate boat trip through the bay of Palamos, you'll sail along the coast of Sant Antoni de Calonge until you reach the Torre Valentina, a fortified tower built in the 16th century. During the 16th century, pirate attacks were a constant threat for the people of Palamos, who bravely stood up to the pirates. Let your imagination get captured by the dramatic story - a real highlight for big and small pirate fans!

Overview

• Duration: ~ 1.5 hours
• Languages: English, Spanish, Italian
• Pick-up not included
• Starting points: Palamós

Included

• Skipper

Detailed description

Barbarossa boat trip from Palamos: the pirate sailing excursion for families

You or one of the smaller family members are addicted to pirates? Then get on board of the centennial sailboat in Palamos, that'll take you on a breathtaking pirate boat tour along the traces of the pirate Barbarossa! The sailing boat, on which you'll do the pirate tour, is already a feast for the eyes: The 1915 built sailboat with Latin sail creates the perfect scenery to revive the attacks of the pirates in the mind's eye during the family boat trip. A pirate on board narrates the history of the famous, Turkish pirate Barbarossa, who sacked Palamos with his fleet in 1543.

Listen to the enthralling story, how the citizens of Palamos defensed themselves in fear and terror against the pirates, that bloodthirstily pillaged the city. You'll be sailing under motor through the bay of Palamos, always following the coast of Sant Antoni de Calonge, until you reach the fortified tower Torre Valentina, that was built for defense purposes in the 16th century - a time, where pirate attacks were daily business. The family boat tour ends back in the harbour of Palamos. Additionally, every child receives a pirate scarf as a gift and memory of the unforgettable excursion in the history of Costa Brava.