Almería · Levante
Boat hire in Garrucha
8 boat hire companies in Garrucha, all with boat rental as their main business and within 500 m of the harbour. Ranked by Google rating, with phone and website. No commission.
- Companies
- 8
- all with boat rental as main business
- Price
- €120 – 1,500 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- April – October
- peak July and August
The 8 boat hire companies in Garrucha
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Hiring a boat in Garrucha
Garrucha is the harbour of the Almería levante: fishing, commercial and leisure, and base for the 8 rental companies that serve Mojácar, Vera and the whole coast between Villaricos and Carboneras. Three companies advertise jet skis and one skippered hire; the rest are day motorboats. From the harbour you head south, off Mojácar Playa and the Macenas coves, or north to Villaricos and Cuevas del Almanzora; with a licence and a full day, to the Cabo de Gata park, with Agua Amarga about 8 miles away. Carboneras, 22 km away, has 10 more companies.
The season runs from April to October, with several companies open all year. The levante closes the coast several days a year; with a poniente the sea is usually calm. There are scheduled boat trips along the coast for those who would rather not charter.
Ports and departure areas
Puerto de Garrucha
Fishing, commercial and leisure harbour of the Almería levante. All 8 companies within 500 m.Types of boat you can hire in Garrucha
No-licence motorboat
- Requirement
- None: motorboats up to 5 m and 15 hp, daytime, close to the coast
- Price
- €120 – 250 / day (indicative)
Motorboat or RIB
- Requirement
- ICC or a Spanish PNB/PER licence
- Price
- €250 – 650 / day (indicative)
Skippered
- Requirement
- None: the skipper is in charge
- Companies
- 1 advertises it
- Price
- boat price plus €50 – 250 per day (indicative)
How much does it cost to hire a boat in Garrucha
Indicative high-season prices from the directory's reference table, reviewed September 2026: a no-licence motorboat costs €120–250 a day; a RIB of 6–8 m, €250–650; a 10–12 m sailing yacht, €400–900 bareboat or €600–1,500 skippered; a catamaran, €1,000–2,500; a skippered motor yacht, from €900. Expect 20–40% less outside July and August. Deposits run from €300 to €2,000 and fuel is extra. Each company sets its own prices.
Boat trips and excursions
Territorio Indalo – Experiencias en el Levante Almeriense
sunshine charters
Piripiol
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in Garrucha?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast; ask which companies have them. Bigger boats and the park need an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper (one company); jet skis go with an instructor.
How much does a boat cost in Garrucha?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650; a skippered trip from €600; jet skis by the slot. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where can I go from Garrucha?
South off Mojácar Playa to Macenas and Sopalmo, about 6 miles; north to Villaricos, the Almanzora mouth and Vera Playa; Agua Amarga and the park about 8 miles with a licence.
Where do boats leave from?
From the harbour of Garrucha, the fishing, commercial and leisure port of the Almería levante, with all 8 companies within 500 m.
Are there boat trips in Garrucha?
Yes, scheduled cruises along Mojácar Playa and towards Cabo de Gata in summer. They are listed under the boat trips category.
Can I hire by the hour in Garrucha?
Yes, several companies rent small motorboats and jet skis by the hour or half day, which is enough to reach Mojácar Playa and back; full days for Agua Amarga.
What is Garrucha known for?
Its red prawns, landed at the fish auction every afternoon and served on the Malecón promenade; the rental pontoons are next to the fishing fleet, and the commercial quay handles the gypsum ships from the Almanzora quarries.