Licence-Free Boat Rental in Blanes, 7 Costa Brava Coves
Costa Brava Rent a Boat operates the largest boat rental fleet in the Port of Blanes with 8 vessels: 4 licence-free with fuel included from €75/h, 3 licensed and 1 private excursion with skipper. Assistance in 8 languages. Season from April to October. 4.8★ on Google with over 300 reviews.
Sail licence-free from Blanes to Playa de Fenals (Lloret).
7 untouched coves en route: Sa Forcanera, Cala Sant Francesc, Cala Treumal, Santa Cristina, Sa Boadella. Fuel included.Licence-free boats from Blanes. 7 coves to Playa de Fenals.
From €14 per person/hour · Fuel included
Full boat from €75/h for up to 5 people
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Based on your group size and the experience you want. All include insurance and safety equipment.
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Coves that only exist if you arrive by boat.
How far you can sail from Blanes, with and without a licence
With a licence-free boat you can legally navigate up to 2 nautical miles from the coast at 5 knots. From Blanes port that means 7 authentic Costa Brava coves in a single day, with Playa de Fenals (south of Lloret de Mar) as the northern limit. With the Licencia de Navegación (LN) you can extend the route to Tossa de Mar, Sant Feliu and Platja d'Aro.
Licence-free route (7 stops to Playa de Fenals)
- 1Sa Forcanera5 min · 0.4 nm
- 2Cala Sant Francesc (Blanes)8 min · 0.7 nm
- 3Cala de s'Agulla12 min · 1.2 nm
- 4Cala Treumal15 min · 1.6 nm
- 5Playa de Santa Cristina18 min · 2 nm
- 6Cala Sa Boadella22 min · 2.4 nm
- 7LIMITPlaya de Fenals25 min · 2.8 nm
A licence-free boat can sail up to 2 nautical miles from the coast at 5 knots and 15 HP. From Blanes port, Playa de Fenals is exactly at that distance following the coastline.
Note: Lloret main beach, Cala Banys and Cala Canyelles are north of Fenals, outside the licence-free range.
Extension with the Licencia de Navegación (LN)
With the Licencia de Navegación (LN) or included skipper, the route extends northward:
- Lloret centre and Cala Banys (past Fenals)
- Cala Canyelles, small marina
- Cala Morisca, accessible only by sea
- Tossa de Mar, medieval Vila Vella from the sea (~30-45 min)
- Sant Feliu de Guíxols, S'Agaró, Platja d'Aro (half-day / full-day)
Want to see all routes? Check out Boat rental in Blanes, the route to Lloret de Mar, the licensed extension to Tossa de Mar, all the routes along the Costa Brava and boat rental near Barcelona. Full pricing in How much does it cost to rent a boat in Blanes.
With or without a licence?
You don't need a licence to enjoy the sea. But if you have one, we have more powerful boats.
If it is your first time, choose a licence-free boat for 4h in the morning. The sea is calmer and you will have plenty of time to explore 2-3 coves.
No licence needed
We teach you in 15 minutes. Fuel included. Perfect for families.
- Boats up to 15HP, easy to handle
- Perfect for nearby coves and beaches
- Fuel included in the price
- Safety briefing included
Licence required
More power, more speed, further range. For licensed sailors.
- Powerful boats up to 150HP
- Greater autonomy and navigation range
- Access to remote Costa Brava coves
- Fuel not included in the price
Why Costa Brava Rent a Boat Blanes?
Fuel included, no surprises, and the best guidance for your day at sea.
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+34 611 500 372Season
April - October
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Find us at Blanes Harbour
Easy access and parking available near the marina.