Benidorm: Cala Granadella Kayak & Cave Snorkel Tour

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1/19

Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 30

LanguagesEN · FR +1

Mobile ticketAccepted

Paddle Into Underwater Caves Off the Costa Blanca

You paddle a kayak through two sea caves accessible only by water, snorkel in crystal-clear bays, and see starfish and octopuses in their habitat. The tour includes all equipment—kayak, snorkel gear, life jacket, waterproof bag—plus a guide who knows every cove and cave. You're back by early afternoon, and parking is easier if you arrive before nine.

2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayak tour with snorkeling and caves

Start at Cala en Caló bay
Snorkel in underwater cave
Kayak along ancient coastlines
Explore Cova del Llop Marí sea cave
Observe marine life and formations

The Experience

You push off from the beach and the kayak cuts into water so clear you can see the seabed drop away beneath you. Within minutes the coastline opens up—limestone cliffs rise on your left, and ahead the first cove appears, tucked between rocks that look like they've been there since the Jurassic. This is Cala Granadella, a stretch of coast near Benidorm that most people never reach because you can only get here by water. Your guide, someone who's been paddling these routes for over a decade, points toward a dark mouth in the cliff face. That's Cala en Caló, and in a few minutes you'll be inside it, snorkel mask on, swimming through an underwater cave while schools of fish scatter around you.

The kayak tour doesn't rush you. You paddle at a steady pace—nothing strenuous, even if you've never been in a kayak before—and there's time to stop and float, to look down at starfish and the occasional octopus moving across the rocks below. The second cave, Cova del Llop Marí, is bigger, the kind of place where the light hits the water in a way that makes you understand why people used to think the sea had magic in it. You're snorkeling in full gear—they give you everything, including water shoes and a Helly Hansen life jacket—and the guide stays close, pointing out details you'd miss on your own. The whole thing takes a few hours, not a full day, which means you're back on the beach before the afternoon heat really sets in.

Summer parking fills up early, so arriving before nine in the morning makes a real difference. Groups stay small, and each child from four to sixteen needs an adult in their kayak, which keeps things manageable. You'll need to weigh under 100 kilograms, and if you have spinal issues or cardiovascular concerns, this one isn't the right fit. But if you're looking for a Benidorm kayak tour that actually takes you somewhere most tourists don't see, this is it.

What’s included

Your kayak tour includes the kayak and full carbon lightweight paddle, snorkel equipment, Helly Hansen life jacket, water shoes, a waterproof bag for valuables, and dry storage for your personal belongings.
A local guide leads the group and navigates you through Cala en Caló and Cova del Llop Marí.
Insurance is included.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Siesta Advisor

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see sea caves and snorkel hidden coves near Benidorm without arranging your own boat or navigation—the guide's decade of local knowledge is what makes the difference between paddling past a coastline and actually finding the places worth stopping.