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The Top Sea Kayaking Destinations that You Need to Visit

Throughout Europe, there are a plethora of amazing destinations that you can visit to enjoy sea kayaking! These coastlines all offer completely different sea kayaking experience and here we are taking you through our top destination picks that we think you need to visit for your next sea kayaking holiday.

Isles of Scilly

If you are looking to go sea kayaking in a warmer climate, you will absolutely love visiting the Isles of Scilly. Here, you can enjoy a sheltered lagoon where you can paddle in pretty much all weather conditions. However, the real fun begins for thrill seekers when the weather is great as you can take to the Atlantic Ocean where you will uncover stunning reefs filled with sea life. Just remember that you will need a different type of kayak when you are heading to the Atlantic Ocean instead of a sheltered lagoon, so make sure you read this guide by Best Kayak Reviews for all the information that you need to make your next kayak purchase.

Norway

If you are looking for a sea kayaking destination that is a little bit different and unique, then why not visit the Norwegian fjords and islands? We would recommend that you visit the Lofoten Islands where you will discover mountainous archipelago, sparkling blue seas and stunning mountains, so you can combine your kayaking trip with hiking too.

Sardinia

Sardinia is on the bucket list of place to visit for many people anyway, but you may not have released that it is actually also a fantastic place to go sea kayaking. Near to Palau and La Maddalena you will find islands which dominate the northeast corner and are filled with eye-catching sea-weathered granite sculptures. What’s great about visiting Sardinia for a sea kayaking adventure is that you can enjoy short, laid-back trips or you can instead choose to go on longer expeditions – the choice is completely up to you!

Croatia

Croatia is another hot holiday destination on the rise and you will probably have heard rave reviews from people who have visited this country. You can go island hopping across many different, quiet island coats and on the shores of Croatia you will find limestone cliffs, empty beaches and some of the most beautiful waters that you will ever have laid your eyes on. When you go sea kayaking here, you will also get a unique and beautiful view of the city of Dubrovnik which is filled with history and culture.

Brittany

If you want to combine a great sea kayaking holiday with delicious food and wine, then Brittany is the top choice for you. When visiting Brittany, we would suggest hiring a car as this will give you access to plenty of its amazing beaches including the Cote de la Granit Rose in the north and Le Golfe du Morbihan in the south.

Enjoy the great outdoors just a stones throw from Atlanta

Chattahoochee River is a National Recreation Area located just outside Atlanta. It covers more than 48 miles of river and 10,000 acres of land. It is an excellent destination for anyone who wants to spend a little time in the great outdoors while in Georgia. For the more adventures travelers Georgia offers the Appalachian Trail that starts in Georgia and runs all the way up to Maine. The 2,200 miles long Appalachian Trail is a wonderful experience and I recommend to everyone who get the chance to walk the trails to do so at least once in their lifetime. The park offers hiking, fishing, mountain biking, kayaking and horse riding in stunning surroundings.

The Chattahoochee River park is home to all types of wildlife. When you first visit the park you might not see a lot of wildlife but if you take the time to really look around you will soon discover different animals all around you. Chattahoochee River is among other things home to Barred Owls (Strix varia), Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina), North American Beavers (Castor canadensis), Bobcats (Lynx rufus), Coyotes (Canis latrans) and White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus).

The wildlife under the waters surface is just as healthy as it as above the surface and Chattahoochee River offers great fishing. The river is home to healthy populations of Bass and Catfish but the main reason to fish this river is the abundance of trout. All in all the river is home to 23 species of game fish. Fishing requires a fishing license and special rules regulates trout fishing. If you plan to do some fishing during your trip to the Chattahoochee River, it is important to know that the regulation only allows one rod per person and that fishing using bait fish is prohibited within the park. I recommend that you visit the Georgia Department of Natural Resources website to make sure that you know the latest rules and regulations before every fishing trip.

Most types of small water crafts are allowed within the park with the note worthy exception of jet skis. Jet skis are banned from the park all year round. A kayak or boat trip down the river can be an excellent, relaxing way to spend the day. You can access the area with your boat at Bowmans Island, Abbotts Bridge, Medlock Bridge, Jones Bridge, Island Ford, Morgan Falls Park, Johnson Ferry, Powers Island and Paces Mill. If you do not have a boat or simply don’t want to bring it, you can rent canoes, kayaks and rafts within the park from a number of authorized outfitters. By renting from one of these outfitters, you know that you get a safe craft and that personal floating devices always will be included in the price. All people are required to use personal floating devices while on the river.
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