# Kayaking along the Southern Coves of Villajoyosa to the Torre del Xarco Guided 3 h route in a double kayak past four coves and the Torre del Xarco, with snorkelling · €39 adults, €12 children aged 4 to 9. Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/valencian-community/villajoyosa/things-to-do/south-coves-kayak · Revisado: 2026-11-13 Dónde: Villajoyosa The Villajoyosa coast south of the port turns to rock: small coves between rocks and an old watchtower above Playa del Xarco. From the water you see what the road hides. ## A coast seen from the sea The route leaves from Playa Paraíso, at the southern end of the municipality, next to the Alicante Aventura base. From there you paddle north, hugging the shore, past Cala del Bon Nou, l'Esparrelló and La Caleta. If the sea allows, the group continues to Playa del Xarco, beneath the Torre del Xarco, a historic watchtower. Then you return to the starting point. The exact route is decided by the guide according to the wind and the group's pace. Halfway, if the weather cooperates, you stop in a small cove that is hard to reach by land. There you get out of the kayak, put on the mask and snorkel that are included and swim for a while over the rocks. The tourist office highlights these southern coves for snorkelling: clear water, rock and posidonia meadows. ## Double kayak, no experience You do not need to have paddled before. The kayaks are double, self-bailing and with backrests, very stable, and the guide is with you the whole time. Children aged 4 to 9 sit between two adults, without a paddle; from age 10 they pay as adults and paddle. It is a good first kayak outing for a family, as long as the children are comfortable in the water with a life jacket on. It does ask for some conditions: not being pregnant, not having drunk, being able to stay calm in the water, not getting seasick easily and reasonable fitness. Before starting, everyone signs a consent form; without it you do not go out and the money is not refunded. ## Price and what is included €39 per adult and €12 per child aged 4 to 9. It includes the qualified guide-instructor, double kayak with paddle, life jacket, snorkel mask and tube, a dry bag for your things, photos of the outing, which are sent by link and expire after a month, and accident and civil liability insurance. It does not include transfer, food or drink. ## Booking and punctuality Book on the company's website. Arrive at least 15 minutes early: the guides wait five minutes and leave. If you cancel more than 48 hours ahead, they refund the amount or exchange it for another date or a voucher; within 48 hours they only change the date, and with less than 24 hours there are no changes except for justified cause. If they cancel because of the state of the sea, they refund everything. ## Getting to Playa Paraíso The base is at Partida Paraíso, 66, on Villajoyosa's south coast, towards El Campello. Park outside and walk in to reception. Without a car, TRAM line 1 stops in the town, but Playa Paraíso is far from the centre: a car is the practical option. ## Paso a paso ### 15 min early · Reception at Playa Paraíso You sign the consent form, are given life jacket, paddle and dry bag, and the guide explains how to paddle and get into the kayak. ### First stretch · Bon Nou and l'Esparrelló You paddle north hugging the coast, among rocky coves. ### Midway · Snorkel stop In a small cove with no easy access by land: mask, snorkel and a spell in the water. ### If the sea allows · La Caleta and the Torre del Xarco The group continues to Playa del Xarco, beneath the watchtower. ### Return · To Playa Paraíso You paddle back to the starting point. In all, about three hours. ## Qué llevar - Water shoes that hold the heel - Swimsuit or comfortable clothes that can get wet - Cap and sunglasses with a strap - Sun cream - Towel and dry clothes for afterwards - A litre and a half of water and something to nibble ## Consejos ### Leave your phone on land The company advises against bringing it. They send you the photos. ### Water shoes, not flip-flops The company does not let you go out in flip-flops: footwear must hold the heel. ### With small children, try them first If they never wear a life jacket or do not like getting their face wet, the snorkel stop will feel long. ### Afterwards, to the centre After the outing, go up to the old town and colourful houses or eat at the Hogar del Pescador, next to the port. ## Preguntas frecuentes ### How much is the kayak route along the Villajoyosa coves? €39 per adult and €12 per child aged 4 to 9, with snorkelling included. ### From what age can you go? From age 4, with an adult. Up to age 9, children sit between two adults. ### Do I need to know how to paddle? No. The kayaks are double and very stable, and the guide goes with the group. ### How long does it last? About three hours, from setting out to returning to Playa Paraíso. ### Do you always reach the Torre del Xarco? Only if the sea allows. If not, the guide shortens the route along the coves. ### What happens in bad sea conditions? If the company cancels the outing, it refunds your money or offers another date or a voucher.