Argelès Watersports & Scuba Diving Guide

Argelès Watersports

Waterfly Argelès Parasailing & Inflatable Tube Rides

Quai Marco Polo, Port Argelès, 66700

Waterfly offers thrilling parasailing and inflatable tube rides perfect for those looking to add excitement to their seaside experience. With breathtaking views of the Mediterranean coastline and the thrill of high-speed water fun, Waterfly provides unforgettable moments for individuals, couples and groups.

Parasailing flights are available in different formats: solo for €80, duo for €130, and trio for €165, allowing you to glide high above the sea and enjoy spectacular panoramic views. For those seeking fast-paced action closer to the water, Waterfly also offers inflatable tube rides for €20 per person, where you can bounce across the waves on a high-speed towable buoy.

Club Émeraude Argelès Catamarans, Windsurfing, Paddleboards, Pedaloes & Kayaks

Argelès-Plage

Club Émeraude is a watersports and beach club offering a wide range of nautical activities and courses. The watersports rentals include catamarans (€45/hour), windsurfing boards (€25/hour), stand-up paddleboards (€25/hour), and giant paddleboards (€25/hour), while kayaks (for one or two people) are available from €18/hour. For those looking to learn or improve their sailing skills, Club Émeraude’s sailing school offers 15-hour courses in windsurfing (€125), catamaran sailing (€250), and wing foil surfing (€75 per lesson).

Families can enjoy pedal boats with slides (€20–€30 per hour) for a fun experience along the coast. Private transats (sun loungers) with paillettes (shaded straw umbrellas) are available for rent starting at €10 for half a day or €20 for a full day.

Aqua Plage Argelès Banana Boats, Airstream, Paddleboards & Swimming Lessons

100 Boulevard de la Mer, Argelès Plage Nord (Poste Secours N°2)

Aqua Plage, located at is a watersports centre offering a range of fun and exciting activities for all ages. For thrill-seekers, the banana boat (€18 per person), canapé ride (€20 per person) and Airstream ride (€20 per person) offer high-speed fun on the waves. The Triple Sensation Package (€40 per person) combines all three for an ultimate adventure.

Visitors can also rent stand-up paddleboards for €15 per hour, with discounts for longer rentals. A giant paddleboard (€45 per hour, max. 6 people) is available for group fun. Kayaks are also on offer starting at €8 per person for a one-hour session. For those looking to improve their swimming skills, 30-minute lessons are available in July and August, with group lessons starting at €20 per session and private lessons at €35.

Riverside Paddle

D914, Exit 9 towards Palau del Vidre, Argelès-sur-Mer

Riverside Paddle offers stand-up paddleboarding excursions along the peaceful waters of the Tech River, providing an immersive outdoor experience for all skill levels. Their guided Discovery Trek is a two-hour adventure led by a certified instructor allowing guests to explore the river’s lush surroundings at a relaxed pace. The activity is fully supervised making it accessible to beginners while still enjoyable for more experienced paddlers looking for a scenic outing in nature.

The excursion costs €22 per adult and €18 for children aged 15 and under, with a special passenger rate of €12 for younger participants (minimum age 11, accompanied by an adult). A free shuttle service is available for guests ensuring easy access to the departure point. The activity is designed to be both fun and engaging, with opportunities for playful water games and refreshing breaks along the way. Shoes are mandatory for safety.

Water Sport Aventure Argelès Kayaking & Paddleboarding

Plage Sud, Port-Argelès, Argelès-sur-Mer

Water Sport Aventure specialising in kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding along the Côte Vermeille. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced paddler, they provide rental equipment and guided excursions tailored to different skill levels. Their fleet includes single, double and triple kayaks, as well as a selection of paddleboards, including large "big paddles" that can accommodate up to 10 people for a fun group experience.

Kayak rentals start at €13 per hour for a single kayak with half-day and full-day options available. Paddleboard rentals cost €13 per hour for one person while guided kayak tours to Collioure and the surrounding coves are available from €27 per person (€34 for adults).

Eden Club Argeles Banana Boat, Disco Boat & Swimming Lessons

Plage Sud, Argelès-sur-Mer

Eden Club offers thrilling inflatable rides, water games and swimming lessons. Located directly on the beach, their inflatable rides include the Banana Boat, Canapé Ride and the Disco Boat where groups can bounce and glide across the waves at high speeds. Rides typically last between 15 and 45 minutes, with prices starting from €20 per person.

In addition to adrenaline-packed activities, Eden Club also operates a swimming school with 30-minute lessons available for all ages. Prices start at €19 per lesson, with discounts for multi-session packages. A secure children’s area and relaxation zone with refreshments make it an ideal spot for a beachside outing.

Eden Club is open daily from June to September, welcoming visitors from 9 AM to 8 PM. With a prime beachfront location and a variety of activities, it's a fantastic choice for those looking to add excitement to their stay in Argelès-sur-Mer.

Parasailing Adventure in Canet

Just a 30 minute drive away from Collioure, you can fly 50 metres above the ground and view the whole coast from here including Collioure.

You can either fly solo or with up to three other people. First, you assemble on the beach for safety training, then you will be hoisted 50 metres above the beach of Canet en Roussilon connected by a 200 metre cable. A completely unforgettable moment!

Argelès Scuba Diving & Snorkling

La Sirène Plongée Snorkling & Scuba Diving

Camping La Sirène, Argelès-sur-Mer

La Sirène Plongée is a diving club established in 1989 that offers an exceptional underwater experience for divers of all levels. Offering PADI, FFESSM and CMAS courses, the club provides everything from beginner introductions to instructor-level training, making it a perfect choice for both first-time and experienced divers.

For beginners, La Sirène Plongée offers “First Bubbles” (Premières Bulles) pool sessions from €50, as well as one to three-day discovery diving packages. More advanced divers can explore the best dive spots along the Côte Vermeille including Cap Béar and the Banyuls Marine Reserve, as well as dive sites near the Spanish border. The centre also organises daily snorkelling excursions aboard their boat, the Sirèna, allowing visitors to discover the region’s stunning marine life without the need for full diving equipment.

Argelès Plongée Scuba Diving & Snorkling

Rue des Matelots, Résidence Santa Maria, 66700 Argelès-sur-Mer Le Port

Argelès Plongée is a professional diving school offering a wide range of underwater experiences for all levels. With over 25 years of experience, their team provides safe and exciting diving adventures in the Gulf of Lion Marine Park and the Cerbère-Banyuls Reserve, one of the most beautiful diving spots in the region.

For those looking for a more relaxed experience, snorkelling boat trips (Randonnée Palmée) start at just €30, including fins, a mask, and a snorkel. Beginners can opt for the Discovery Package (€240 for three supervised dives) or the Eveil Experience (€90), which combines snorkelling with an introductory dive. For younger divers, children’s training courses, such as the Bronze or Silver Diver (from €260 for four technical dives), provide an ideal introduction to the underwater world.

Aquatile Plongée Argelès Scuba Diving & Snorkling

2 Place Magellan, Résidence Atalaya, 66700 Port-Argelès

Aquatile Plongée is a premier scuba diving centre in Port-Argelès offering a range of underwater experiences for beginners and certified divers alike. As a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Dive Resort, the centre provides professional training, guided dives, and introductory experiences in the stunning marine environments of the Côte Vermeille.

Beginners can enjoy a Discover Scuba Diving session for €110 while those who prefer to stay at the surface can go snorkelling for €58. More adventurous visitors can try the Snorkelling & Funscaf (Hookah Diving) experience for €95, which allows for shallow underwater exploration using a surface-supplied air system. Certified divers can join buddy dives from €34 or guided dives from €44, with excursions taking place in marine parks and protected reserves.

For those looking to gain scuba qualifications, Aquatile Plongée offers PADI courses, including the Scuba Diver certification (5 dives for €450) and the Open Water certification (8 dives for €610). Equipment rental is available, and some trips offer the option of a picnic on board for an additional charge.

Archipel Plongée Argelès Scuba Diving & Snorkelling

8 Résidence "Les Villégiales", Quai d'Honneur, 66700 Argelès-sur-Mer

Archipel Plongée offers a range of underwater experiences for beginners and advanced divers. As a SSI and FFESSM-certified dive centre, they provide high-quality training, guided dives and ecological courses focused on marine conservation. Their diving trips explore the rich biodiversity of the Côte Vermeille, including marine reserves and vibrant coral ecosystems.

Beginners can start with a Basic Diver introduction (1 hour + course for €125) or a 30-minute Discover Scuba Diving session for €100. Snorkelling excursions are also available for €45. For those looking to earn a diving certification, Archipel Plongée offers SSI Scuba Diver courses (3 dives for €250) and Open Water Diver certification (6 dives for €480), with higher-level technical and rescue diving training also available.

A unique feature of the centre is its Ecology SSI courses, where divers can learn about marine life including manta rays, sea turtles, and shark ecology, through specialised e-learning modules (€60 per course). Certified divers can join autonomous dives from €35 per dive, with prices depending on the number of dives and depth.