Kayak and snorkel Jávea: caves, coves and island route

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Duration3h

GroupUp to 20

LanguagesEN · FR +1

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Three hours paddling between sea caves, snorkeling stops and an island loop

Kayak excursion in Jávea starting from Cala Granadella, paddling the coast toward hidden coves and sea caves where you stop to snorkel, then circling the island of the discoverer before returning. The route covers four named snorkeling stops—Caló, Cova del Llop Marí, Ambolo and the waters around the island—with a professional guide trained in rescue and first aid, a support boat, and all equipment provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayak and snorkel along Jávea coast

Receive kayak, vest, paddle, water, snack
Learn kayak handling and navigation rules
Kayak to Cala Caló cove
Snorkel in Cala Caló caves
Kayak to Cova del Llop Marí
Snorkel in Cova del Llop Marí
Cross island of the discoverer near Ambolo beach
View Cap de la Nau from distance
Circle island and return to Cala Granadella

The Experience

You launch from Cala Granadella, one of Spain's ranked beaches, where your guide walks you through kayak handling and safety before you paddle out. The first 25 to 30 minutes take you along the coast toward Caló, Jávea's most secret cove, where you beach the kayak and snorkel through its caves and rock formations. From there the route heads to Cova del Llop Marí, a rough-walled sea cave with electric blue water where you spend about 25 minutes snorkeling before pushing on.

The final stretch crosses the island of the discoverer—an islet below the Ambolo tower—and you paddle past Ambolo beach (Jávea's nudist beach) and see Cabo la Nao, one of the Mediterranean's most distinctive capes, in the distance. The guide stays aware of the group throughout, signaling when to move to the next stop and keeping pace with the paddlers. A support boat follows the route in case anyone needs help, and all kayaks, lifejackets, paddles, water and an energy bar are provided.

The excursion runs three hours total. Guides speak English, Spanish and French. Children from age 4 can join, and you'll need to be comfortable in the water—the operator asks that swimmers book this one, not people new to water or prone to dizziness. Water shoes or booties are available if you want them.

What’s included

Lifejacket, kayak and paddle.
snorkeling equipment.
professional guide trained in rescue and first aid.
support boat.
bottled water and energy bar.
waterproof bag for your belongings.
photo report of the excursion.
neoprene suit in off-season months.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by ZARAGOZI ESPORTS, S.L.

Is this one for you?Most kayak outings here stick to the main beaches; this route takes you past them into the caves and secret coves where the snorkeling actually happens, with a guide watching the group and a support boat trailing behind so you paddle without worrying about what-ifs.