Benidorm: Kayak & Snorkel Cova Tallada with Cave Tour

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Duration3h

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LanguagesEN · DE +2

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Paddling into a sea cave: Benidorm's Cova Tallada by kayak and snorkel

You paddle out to a sea cave in the Cap de Sant Antoni Marine Reserve, walk through Cova Tallada with a lantern, eat a small lunch on the rocks, then snorkel in the pool at the cave entrance before paddling back. The trip includes all kayak and snorkel gear, neoprene if needed, insurance, and water. Half-day timing means you're back with the rest of your day still open.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayak and snorkel at Cova Tallada

Kayak through marine reserve
Stop for history explanation
Guided cave walk with lanterns
Have a small lunch
Snorkel in natural pool
Return kayak to starting cove

The Experience

Hands grip the paddle, knees settle into the kayak, and the water beneath you shifts from turquoise to deep blue as you leave the cove. Within minutes the limestone cliffs of Cap de Sant Antoni rise up, and ahead, a dark mouth opens in the rock — that's Cova Tallada, the sea cave that sits at the heart of this Benidorm kayak and snorkel excursion. The paddle out takes you through the Cap de Sant Antoni Marine Reserve, where the water is clear enough that you can see the bottom most of the way. Your guide points out details as you go — the history of the cave, what lives in these waters, small stories about the area — but mostly you're just moving through it, feeling the rhythm of the paddle and the weight of the kayak responding to each stroke.

Once you reach the cave, you beach the kayak and switch to a lantern-lit walk through the interior. The cave opens up inside in ways you can't see from the water, and the guide takes you through the passages, explaining what you're looking at and how the space was used. It's not a long walk, but it's the kind of moment that sticks — the sound of water echoing, the particular cold of the cave air, the way the lantern light catches the rock. After that comes a small lunch break right there at the entrance, sitting on the rocks with the water in front of you.

The snorkeling happens in the natural pool next to the cave entrance. You get the full kit — mask, fins, snorkel gear — and depending on the season, a neoprene suit to keep the chill off. The water is calm in that spot, and you're in a group small enough that the guide can keep an eye on everyone. The paddle back to the starting cove is the same route in reverse, but by then you've already done the hard part — you know the water, you know your kayak, and the return feels easier. The whole thing runs half a day, and the only real requirement is that you can swim. No previous kayaking experience needed; Aventura Pata Negra, the company running this, is authorized by Montgó Natural Park and their guides have years behind them.

What’s included

Kayak and paddle, snorkel mask and fins, lantern for the cave walk, neoprene suit (depending on season), a small lunch at the cave entrance, bottled water, and accident insurance. Your guide is certified and authorized by Montgó Natural Park to access Cova Tallada.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Aventura Pata Negra Denia

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to see Cova Tallada without arranging their own boat or gear — the half-day format and small-group setup mean you get the cave, the snorkel, and the paddle without a full-day commitment or the logistics of renting separately.