Boat rental for Torre del Mar happens at Caleta de Vélez marina, 5 km east. You can hire a small boat without a licence (up to 15 hp / 5 m under Spanish rules), a skippered RIB or sailing yacht, or join a shared dolphin-spotting trip. Jet skis are hired with a guide from the beach concessions in summer.
What it costs
- Licence-free small boat (half day)
- €120–€200
- Skippered RIB (2–3 hours, group)
- €250–€450
- Shared dolphin-watching trip (per person)
- €25–€40
- Jet ski (30 minutes, guided)
- €60–€90
- Sailing yacht day charter with skipper
- €450–€800
How to choose
- Licence-free hire is limited by engine power and distance from shore — confirm the boundaries before you set off.
- Fuel is usually extra on bareboat hire; ask for the estimate for the route you plan.
- Check the cancellation policy for wind: easterlies (levante) shut things down here regularly.
- For dolphin trips, morning departures have the calmest sea and best sighting rates.
Will they speak English?
The marina operators deal with international visitors constantly and brief in English.
Listings
Puerto de Caleta de Vélez
The marina where local charters, boat hire and dolphin trips depart
Caleta de Vélez, 5 km east of Torre del Mar
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- Can I rent a boat without a licence near Torre del Mar?
- Yes — Spanish rules allow licence-free hire of small boats under set power and distance limits, and operators at Caleta de Vélez marina offer them. You'll get a short briefing before departure.
- Where do boat trips leave from?
- Caleta de Vélez marina, 5 km east of Torre del Mar — 8 minutes by car, 20 by bike, or a short coastal bus ride.