Catalonia · Costa Daurada
Boat hire in Altafulla
Boat hire in Altafulla: one company registered, water sports from the beach, and the area's fleet within 15 km: Torredembarra (2 km), Roda de Berà (4 companies, 8 km) and Tarragona (8, 11 km). With phone, website and Google rating. No commission.
- Companies
- 1 in Altafulla
- 15 within 15 km
- Price
- €120 – 650 / day
- indicative
- Licence
- No licence needed up to 5 m and 15 hp
- Season
- May – September
- peak July and August
The boat hire company in Altafulla
Hiring a boat in Altafulla
Altafulla has the beach with Tamarit castle at the end of it, one of the Costa Daurada's postcards, but no harbour: its only registered rental company runs water sports from the beach. The fleet is 2 km away, in Torredembarra harbour, with a no-licence boat company; in Roda de Berà, 8 km, with 4; and in Tarragona, 11 km, with 8. From Torredembarra, Tamarit and Altafulla beach are under 2 miles.
The season runs from May to September, with a calm sea most of the summer on this low, open stretch. For sailing boats or skippered hire, Tarragona and Cambrils are the nearest bases.
Ports and departure areas
Port de Torredembarra
Reference harbour 2 km away; Altafulla has no harbour.Types of boat you can hire in Altafulla
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 Altafulla
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hire a boat in Altafulla?
Water sports from the beach, yes; for a motorboat, Torredembarra harbour, 2 km away, with no-licence boats, or Roda de Berà (4 companies) and Tarragona (8).
Do I need a licence?
Not for a motorboat up to 5 metres and 15 hp, in daylight and near the coast, which Torredembarra specialises in. Bigger boats need an ICC or Spanish licence.
How much does a boat cost in Altafulla?
A no-licence motorboat, €120–250 a day; a RIB with licence from Roda or Tarragona, €250–650. Indicative high-season ranges; fuel and deposit are extra.
Where can I go from Altafulla?
From Torredembarra, south past Altafulla beach to Tamarit castle and the Punta de la Móra coves, under 3 miles; north to the Roca Foradada. Sandy anchorages off the beach.
When is the best time?
May to September, mornings: the coast is sheltered from the tramontana and the afternoon breeze is the only thing to plan around.
What is Tamarit castle?
The medieval castle on the rock at the south end of Altafulla beach, with the Tamarit hamlet inside its walls; from the water it is the landmark of this coast and the beach beneath it is the anchorage.