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Boat rental in Almunecar

Boat rental in Almunecar: 2 companies on the town beach, jet skis and motorboats, and the municipality's main fleet 4 km away at Marina del Este, La Herradura, with 14 companies and its own page. With phone, website and Google rating. No commission.

Companies
2 in town; 14 in La Herradura
same municipality
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 2 boat hire companies in Almuñécar

Hiring a boat in Almuñécar

Almuñécar is the capital of the Costa Tropical and has no harbour in town: its 2 registered rental companies are jet skis and motorboats from the beach (one with more than 200 reviews), and the municipality's main fleet is 4 km away at Marina del Este, La Herradura, with 14 companies, sailing boats, yachts and skippered hire, which has its own page in the directory. From Marina del Este you sail to Almuñécar bay and the Peñón del Santo, under 3 miles, or west to the Cerro Gordo cliffs.

The season runs from April to October. The sierra shelters the coast from the north and the sea is usually calm in the morning; Punta de la Mona has the best seabed on the Granada coast.

Ports and departure areas

Puerto Deportivo Marina del Este

The municipality's marina, in La Herradura, 4 km from the centre of Almuñécar; base of the 14 companies.

Types of boat you can hire in Almuñécar

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)

How much does it cost to hire a boat in Almuñécar

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

Dive center La Herradura - Almunecar - Scubasur

4.8 / 5.4.8 · 331 Google reviews Diving center

Frequently asked questions

Where do I rent a boat in Almunecar?

On the town beach for jet skis and small motorboats, or at Marina del Este in La Herradura, 4 km west, where the municipality's 14 companies are based.

Do I need a licence?

Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast: five Marina del Este companies advertise them. Jet skis go with an instructor; yachts and sailing boats need an ICC or Spanish licence, or a skipper.

How much does a boat cost in Almunecar?

A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence, €250–650; a motor yacht with skipper from €900; jet skis by the slot. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.

Where can I sail from Almunecar?

Round the bay and the Peñón del Santo, east to Velilla and Castell de Ferro, or west from Marina del Este to the Cerro Gordo cliffs and the Cantarriján coves, under 5 miles.

Are there boat trips in Almunecar?

Yes, scheduled trips to the Cerro Gordo cliffs from Marina del Este and Almuñécar beach. They are listed under the boat trips category.

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