Spain » Costa Blanca » Benidorm

Javea: Cala Portixol Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jumping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (283 reviews) 93% rated it 5 stars

Free cancellationExcellent qualityLikely to sell out

1/12

Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 20

LanguagesEN · FR +1

Mobile ticketAccepted

Kayak to secret caves snorkel clear waters cliff jump in Javea

You’ll paddle along Javea’s wild coast with a local guide, snorkeling in Cala el Pom’s clear water and exploring Isla de Portixol’s secret cave before leaping into the blue lagoon if you’re brave enough. Expect laughter, salty skin, and those small moments where you realize you’re somewhere special.

2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayak to Cala el Pom bay
Snorkel among underwater caves
View Cap Negre rock formation
Explore hidden cave on Isla de Portixol
Snorkel and cliff jump in blue lagoon

The Experience

I’ll never forget the first slap of saltwater on my face as we pushed off from Javea’s shore. The sun was already making everything shimmer, but it was quiet — just our group and the soft clatter of paddles. Our guide, Dani, grinned and pointed out Isla de Portixol ahead. I’d seen photos of Cala Portixol tours before but being there felt totally different. The air smelled like wild rosemary mixed with seaweed (not a combo I expected), and the cliffs looked way taller up close.

We stopped at Cala el Pom first — you can only get there by sea. Dani tossed me a snorkel mask and I slid into the water (cold shock, then perfect). There were fish everywhere, darting around these underwater rocks that looked almost sculpted. I tried to follow one bright orange guy but lost him in a patch of waving seagrass. At some point I just floated on my back, listening to muffled splashes and someone laughing about how their GoPro “definitely didn’t catch that.”

Paddling under Cap Negre made me feel tiny — that rock wall is massive, streaked with rusty colors from who-knows-what minerals. Dani told us a bit about the geology (I only half-remember it, sorry Dani) but mostly I just stared up at the sky through the gap above us. Then came the cave at Isla de Portixol — we squeezed inside and everyone’s voices echoed weirdly off the stone. It smelled damp and old, like something ancient lived there (maybe it does?).

The best part was jumping into the blue lagoon. Ten meters deep and so clear you could see every ripple below your toes. My legs shook a little before I jumped — not gonna lie — but after that rush of cold water I felt wide awake in a way coffee never does. We hung around there for ages; nobody wanted to leave yet. Even now when I close my eyes I can picture that light bouncing off the rocks, all turquoise and white flashes.

What’s included

Your day includes use of lightweight carbon paddles, Helly Hansen life jackets, full snorkel equipment, waterproof bags for your things plus dry storage on shore so nothing gets wet or lost — all led by a local guide who knows every cove along Javea’s coast.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Siesta Advisor