Kayak & Snorkel La Herradura: Cueva de la Paloma & cliffs

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Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 20

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Paddle into a sea cave, then snorkel where mountain goats watch from the cliffs above

A 2.5-hour kayak and snorkeling tour departing from La Herradura Beach into the protected natural park "Los Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo," where you paddle past dramatic cliffs, enter the Cueva de la Paloma, and snorkel in clear Mediterranean waters. The tour includes full snorkel gear (mask, snorkel, fins), wetsuits, life jackets, and a safety briefing; all equipment is cleaned and disinfected after every use. Small groups mean fewer participants per guide, and instructors teach beginners the basics of both kayaking and snorkeling before you depart.

2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayak and snorkeling in natural park

Depart from La Herradura Beach
Receive kayak and snorkel instructions
Kayak along coastal cliffs and caves
Snorkel in protected waters
Observe marine life and mountain goats
Enter Cueva de la Paloma carefully

The Experience

You start from the beach at La Herradura, where the guides brief you on kayak and snorkel safety and show you how to use the equipment. The natural park is mostly accessible only by water, so the route itself is the point—you're paddling into a protected coastal area famous for its dramatic cliffs, clear water and the variety of life both above and below the surface. The Cueva de la Paloma, a sea cave carved into the rock, is the centerpiece; you enter it with care, respecting the environment and leaving the rocks, plants and wildlife untouched.

Between the cave and the snorkeling stops, watch the steep cliffs above the sea—mountain goats cross them regularly, and the scale of the landscape makes the water feel intimate by contrast. When you drop anchor to snorkel, you're in the same protected waters where the park's marine life stays year-round. The guides carry waterproof walkie-talkies to stay in touch with each other and the shore, so someone is always aware of where the group is and what the conditions are doing.

The tour runs in small groups—few enough per guide that you're not managing a crowd, just paddling and snorkeling. Children from age 2 are welcome, and the operator provides life jackets sized for kids from 15 kg up. If you want a wetsuit shorty for extra warmth, you can request one on site for an additional fee; otherwise, wetsuits are included. All masks, snorkels, fins and life jackets are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between every use—the operator emphasizes this because it matters in shared equipment, and it's rare enough that they mention it as a point of difference.

What’s included

Full snorkel gear including mask, snorkel and fins.
wetsuits and life jackets cleaned and disinfected after every use.
safety briefing and basic instruction on kayak and snorkel equipment before departure.
small group sizes with few participants per guide.
guides carrying waterproof walkie-talkies for communication.
children's life jackets from 15 kg.
civil liability and accident insurance.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for back problems

Operated by Activ8You

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you're paddling and snorkeling for the first time or bringing children—the small group and all-inclusive gear mean you start directly from the beach without extra logistics.