Description
Explore the biodiversity of the marine park of Bergeggi Island with a kayaking and snorkelling experience and immerse yourself in an environmental monitoring activity. A local guide will guide you to discover the natural wonders and the historical and archaeological remains hidden in this place.
A briefing on safety at sea, on the behaviours to have within a protected marine area and on the citizen science protocol to be used, will be the beginning of this adventure. On board the kayak we start from Spotorno beach paddling towards the island of Bergeggi, a small cone of limestone rock covered in Mediterranean scrub which is only 250 m from the coast. Here you can find the most varied herbs of the terrestrial-maritime flora with some exclusive species of Liguria.
During the journey to the island, the monitoring activity begins: after having addressed the rules to follow during snorkelling and the Citizen Science activity, the guide gives the participants the tablets on which the species observed will be indicated. We will observe the rock in search of the main species of algae to understand the ecological quality of the coast, and we will sharpen our eyes to identify and count the two main species of sea urchins, essential engineers of our ecosystem. The data, marked in pencil on the monitoring tablets, will then be shared with the University of Genoa and the Bergeggi MPA, to help the scientific community monitor the coast.
From the island you continue along the cliffs, small inlets and caves of the area where with a mask and snorkel you can admire the seabed of Posidonia oceanica meadows and a large number of marine organisms.
The excursion allows you to discover a place rich in biodiversity, history and legend. An opportunity to admire the beauty of the area and protect it through knowledge and monitoring of the present species.
Who will accompany you on this adventure?
Our guides offer a comprehensive experience, combining expertise, passion, and commitment to environmental conservation. With a deep knowledge of the natural environment and local ecosystems, they lead water tours enriching the experience with environmental interpretations. They promote participation in citizen science and adopt sustainable practices. The guides who accompany you share a responsible approach to exploring the environment, transforming each excursion into a complete adventure for the mind, body, and soul. In this way, we offer memorable experiences that respect and celebrate the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
- GAE guide and/or Marine Biologist and kayak instructor
- Sit-on-top kayak
- Paddle
- Life jacket
- Mask
- Snorkel
- Monitoring tablet
- Bathing suit
- Beach towel
- Sun screen
- Hat
- Sun glasses
- Water bottle
Bergeggi
The stretch of coast between Bergeggi and Spotorno has a very varied morphology; it alternates small beaches and short headlands with sheer cliffs, in which the sea has dug small caves.
Opposite, not far from the mainland, stands the small Island of Bergeggi, a suggestive cone of limestone rock that reaches 53 meters above sea level. The island and the rocky coast in front have been included in the Bergeggi Regional Nature Reserve since 1985.
It seems that in ancient times the island was connected to the coast by a narrow rocky strip, which was then demolished by wave motion. Today it appears rocky and steep, only partly covered by Mediterranean vegetation.
Info
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Duration: 4h
- Language: Ita – Eng
- Departure Time: 16:00
- Location: Bagni Kon Tiki, Spotorno
- Participants: minimum 2, maximum 8 participants (minimum age 10 years)
- It is mandatory to know how to swim
Highlights
Meeting Point
How to reach us
The meeting point is at Bagni Kon Tiki, SS 1, 1, 17028 Spotorno (SV).
