Coasteering has been popular since the 1980s, which is over fourty years already! It originated in the UK but later, especially in the last decades, it has experienced a lot of growth not only in Europe but also across the world. Find out all about the most beautiful destinations for and advantages of this activity!

There are plenty of spots for coasteering in Europe but some are extraordinarily stunning. The Spanish island of Mallorca is number one on the European list due to protected coves and renowned Roman ruins. Generally, the Mediterranean Balearic Islands are famous for their warm sea and many water sports opportunities. Ireland, on the other hand, is known for its rugged coastline and large steep cliffs. You’re advised to be led by a professional as the course involves swimming with tides and even jumping from a 15‑metre cliff.

Coasteering in Crete usually takes about 3 hours and includes swimming, cliff diving, exploring hidden coves and scrambling across rocky cliffs. The beaches along the coast are incredibly sandy. If you don’t feel like exposing yourself to challenges, you might adapt the trail to your needs and skills. The next stop is Portugal, a nearly 40‑minute drive from Lisbon in the National Park, where the coasts are believed to be wild but at the same time accessible.

Big Pebble Beach in Turkey is a very famous spot due to its turquoise waters. Climbing up and jumping off high cliffs surely is a great attraction but swimming with huge sea turtles makes an even bigger impression! Some adrenaline lovers recommend Cape Town in South Africa as one of the most stunning escapes with rugged coast and sandy beaches.

If you want to dip your toe at the end of the world, why not go to Ngari Capes Marine Park in Australia? The coastal views are truly breathtaking, but what really makes this place unique is the marine reserve where you can admire cliffs, corals, rays and the odd shark!

There are a number of positives related to coasteering. The most crucial one is staying close to nature. Actually, you become an inherent part of it. Literally, you immerse yourself into nature to admire the biodiversity of marine life. Not only do you see animals, plants, weeds, rocks etc. but you can also feel them, which obviously makes for unforgettable sensations.

Coasteering is about having fun. Moving along the coast, swimming, getting wet, scrambling, climbing up and jumping off the cliffs is a great workout for the whole body, making every muscle work pretty intensively. Plus the adrenaline kick of the jump increases your heart rate! Having fun and burning calories at the same time sounds great, doesn’t it?

Coasteering is believed to be good not only for the body, but for the mind too. Research suggests that time in blue spaces can benefit your mental health as being surrounded by calming views and the sounds of the sea quietens the mind and helps forget about daily tension. Looking at swaying waves brings back inner peace.

Coasteering is not an activity we can do every day if we don’t live in the selected locations. For the majority of people this is a bucket list experience. For those who are not used to open spaces and climbing up the rocks, being wet or jumping off a 15‑metre cliff is a real challenge. Once you go for it, you will have unforgettable memories for the rest of your life.

Coasteering turns out to be an exceptional activity that bonds people. Spending time and having fun together surely matters but it’s far more than that. On the obstacle course you need to trust your mates and support them and accept their support as everybody struggles with difficulties such as fear, hesitation, tiredness. For this reason helping one another and teamwork unite the group and are in great demand.

Believe it or not, but coasteering can be done by almost everybody. As an experienced person, you can enjoy climbing up, swimming or scrambling on your own. But if you don’t feel comfortable alone, you can always ask to be accompanied by the guide and choose a more pleasant and less rugged coastline.

One can confidently say that coasteering is an undoubtedly tempting activity, which most people should consider taking up. No matter whether you’ve done it before or you’re a beginner, whether you do sports regularly or occasionally, coasteering matches your skills, abilities and needs. Do not wait, add coasteering to your summer activity list!