Snorkeling in Ibiza: Hidden Coves with Local Guides

Remote coves, coastal cliffs, and the island's wildest side in one morning

Guided snorkeling and hiking tours in Ibiza with a local expert who leads you to hard-to-reach coves and exclusive coastal locations inaccessible on your own. The route includes snorkel equipment, environmental interpretation of the island's flora and geology, and hotel pickup. Choose a sunrise hike, a sunset route, or a full moon departure to match your schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided hiking and photography tour

• Hike remote island locations
• Visit exclusive photography spots
• Participate in trail and beach clean-up
• Learn landscape photography techniques

The experience

The guide picks you up from your hotel and drives to a trailhead most visitors never find. From there, the hike unfolds through remote terrain toward coves where the water stays clear enough to see the seabed. You bring snorkel gear provided by the operator and spend time in the water at spots the guide has scouted over years of exploring the island. The route is designed for moderate fitness, not a scramble, but steady walking on uneven ground with elevation change.

What sets this apart is the local knowledge. The guide explains what you're walking through: the plants that grow on these cliffs, the geology beneath your feet, why certain coves stay sheltered. You're not following a marked trail. You're moving through landscape most tourists never reach, especially during the quieter winter months when the island feels like a different place. The snorkeling happens at the end of the hike, not as a separate activity. It's the payoff for getting there.

Tours run 2 to 3 hours depending on the route. You can book a sunrise hike, a sunset route, or a departure timed to the full moon or new moon if you want to combine the hiking with night sky or Milky Way photography. The operator also runs separate photography workshops focused on composition and editing if you want instruction beyond the route itself. Pickup is included. You'll need a moderate level of fitness and good cardiovascular health to handle the terrain.

What’s included

• Snorkel equipment.
• hotel pickup.
• guide in English or Spanish.
• environmental interpretation of Ibiza's flora, fauna and geology.
• access to exclusive, hard-to-reach coves and coastal locations.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 50 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomeNot for heart conditions

Operated by The Other Face

Is this one for you?The 2- to 3-hour window means you can snorkel and hike in a single morning or evening without losing the rest of your day. Choose the sunrise or sunset departure if you want light for photography. Pick the full moon or new moon date if you're combining the hike with night sky instruction.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the sunrise, sunset, and full moon departures?

All three follow the same hiking and snorkeling route to the same remote coves. The sunrise departure gets you to the water early and catches the light on the cliffs; the sunset route ends as the light changes over the sea; the full moon and new moon departures are timed for night sky photography if you want to combine hiking with Milky Way shots. The guide leads the same terrain regardless of departure time.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join?

No. The operator provides all snorkel equipment, and the guide leads you to calm coves suitable for different comfort levels. The hike itself requires moderate fitness and steady footing on uneven ground, but not climbing or scrambling.

What exactly happens during the hike before we reach the coves?

You walk through remote coastal terrain with the guide, who points out the island's flora, fauna, and geology as you go. The route is designed to reach exclusive locations the operator has found over years of exploring: spots you can't access without local knowledge. The hike takes you to the water's edge, where you then snorkel.

Is this tour available year-round?

Yes, though the operator emphasizes the quieter winter months as especially rewarding. The same routes run in summer and winter. The winter departures tend to feel less crowded and the island's wild side is more visible.

What's included, and what do I need to bring?

Snorkel equipment, hotel pickup, and the guide's knowledge of the route are included. Bring water, sun protection, and a change of clothes. Snacks and bottled water are not provided, so pack what you'll need for 2 to 3 hours outdoors.

Can I book a photography workshop instead of just the hike?

Yes. The operator offers separate training in landscape photography, covering composition, exposure, and editing. These workshops are designed to reach the best photography locations on the island and can be booked alongside or instead of the standard snorkeling hike.