Coasteering
One of the 17 activities you could get with Go Orange, from €35 per person. Like all of them, you do not find out this is the one until between 48 and 24 hours beforehand.
About coasteering
What is coasteering?
Get properly stuck into coasteering, the most complete way there is to spend a day by the sea. It links a coastal route with walking, jumps into the water, cave exploration and snorkelling, among other things.
You can do it alone, in a pair or in a group. It works particularly well for large groups: friends, schools, day trips, stag and hen dos, work groups and special occasions.
The weather at the start time is taken into account to keep everyone safe and make sure the session runs properly. There are different difficulty levels so that everyone gets something out of it, and the only requirement is that you can swim.
Activity at a glance
Coasteering courses
Depending on the particular route you are doing, you may need some other kit, which the instructors provide.
As we said, all you need is to be able to swim and to want to be there.
The routes are set by the instructor and depend on the fitness of the group and the conditions on the day. What we can tell you is that there are routes of 3 hours and of 5 hours for every taste and age.
What is included?
- The technical kit (helmet, wetsuit, water boots or neoprene socks, mask and snorkel).
- Public liability and accident insurance.
- Photos taken along the route.
- A specialist instructor.
Duration
This activity lasts between 3 and 5 hours, depending on the group and the day you choose.
How much coasteering costs
This activity costs €32 per person and includes the experience, the kit and video of the session.
Where to go coasteering
With GoRandom you can go coasteering across the Basque Country
- Coasteering in Bizkaia:
- Coasteering in Lekeitio
Coasteering in Gorliz - You can also go coasteering in Gipuzkoa
Season
This kind of activity runs from March to October, because it depends on the weather to be run properly.
Coasteering kit
Beyond wanting to be there, the day needs a certain amount of kit. A wetsuit is what keeps you warm through the session.
Alongside it goes the buoyancy aid, which keeps you afloat and helps if anything goes wrong.
The other thing to wear, just in case, is a helmet. Footwear should be sturdy shoes, so the rock does not go through them, and non-slip.
Best to pick a pair you are not attached to: there is a fair chance they end up in the bin afterwards.
Federation and safety
Every session is supervised by one or more qualified specialist instructors so that you can just enjoy it.
The sport is classed as a hiking activity by the Spanish Mountain and Climbing Sports Federation (FEDME), which runs workshops, conferences, talks and exhibitions on safety and preparation.
The aim is to cut the number of accidents outdoors , whether in the mountains, hiking, climbing, canyoning, Nordic walking or coasteering itself.
If you liked what you read here you can read about other sports and other options on the link below:
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