Snorkeling in Ibiza: Pirate cave and natural jacuzzi

Swim into sea cavities and rock basins, then enter a movie-set cave sculpted by the sea

A guided snorkeling activity on Ibiza's wild north coast combines hiking, swimming and exploration in one 4-hour route. You follow a rocky coastal path to a secluded cove, then snorkel turquoise waters with provided equipment, discovering sea cavities, a natural stone bridge, the Pirate Cave (Cova de Llevant) and a natural jacuzzi fed by rainfall. The guide speaks English, Spanish or French.

The experience

What makes this different from a beach snorkel is the walk itself. You start on foot along an unspoilt stretch of coast, following a rocky path to reach a small cove most visitors never find. The outbound hike takes about 30 minutes, and the terrain is what keeps the crowds out. This is not a resort beach. Once you reach the water, the snorkel mask and fins are provided, and the real discovery begins: you move between sea cavities and rock basins carved into the shoreline, each one opening onto the Mediterranean.

The Cova de Llevant, the Pirate Cave, is the centerpiece. Three openings, sculpted walls and windows framing the sea make it feel like a film set, and the guide will take you inside to see how erosion has shaped it. Between the cave and the cove sits a natural stone bridge, also carved by water and time. You'll also find the natural jacuzzi, a rocky basin whose water level rises and falls with recent rainfall, creating a warm pool effect when conditions align. The whole route is built for photography: the turquoise water, the rock formations, the cave openings all frame themselves.

The return journey takes about 30 minutes on foot. Total time in and out is 4 hours. You can book with hotel pickup included or meet the guide at a set point. The guide speaks English, Spanish or French, so confirm your language preference when you book.

What’s included

• Snorkel mask, fins and snorkel provided.
• guide in English, Spanish or French.
• hotel transfer available depending on option chosen at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Snorkeling, with a designated meeting pointGuide in English, Spanish or French · No fixed time

Snorkeling With transferGuide in English, Spanish or French · No fixed timeAre canaret

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (10 to 50 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Thibaut Guide IBIZA

Is this one for you?Choose the transfer option if your hotel is outside walking distance of the meeting point. The guide will collect you and return you after the activity, leaving you free to focus on the snorkeling and the hike itself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

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 Pirate Cave actually like to swim into?

The Cova de Llevant has three openings and sculpted walls shaped by the sea, creating a natural tunnel effect with windows framing the Mediterranean. You enter by water with your snorkel gear, and the guide leads you through to see how the cave opens to the outside.

How much of the 4 hours is actual snorkeling versus walking?

About 30 minutes of walking gets you to the cove, then roughly 3 hours covering the snorkel route through the coves, cavities and cave, with the return walk taking another 30 minutes.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

No. The mask, snorkel and fins are provided as part of the activity. Bring a towel and a way to secure your phone or camera if you want to photograph the cave and rock formations.

Is this snorkeling suitable if I'm not a strong swimmer?

The activity requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness because of the coastal hiking and the time spent in the water moving between rock formations. The guide will be with you throughout, but you should be comfortable in the sea and able to manage the rocky terrain on foot.

Can I book this if I'm staying outside Ibiza town?

You have two options at checkout: snorkeling with hotel transfer included, or meeting the guide at a set meeting point. Choose the option that works for where you're staying.