geocalia
The breakwater of Xàbia port with a calm seaJoanbanjo · CC BY-SA 3.0

What to do · Xàbia (Jávea)

Boat Trip around Xàbia Bay with a Swim in a Cove

An hour and a half by boat from Xàbia port with a stop to swim at Cala Sardinera, the Portitxol or Cala Blanca · from €12 · free up to age 3.

InformationFrom €12 per adult
From
€12 per adult
Duration
1 h 30
Season
According to the boat company's calendar
Who it's for
For everyone; free ages 0 to 3

The Xàbia coast from the sea, without paddling

This is the plan for anyone who wants to see the capes and coves from the water without taking a kayak, or for going with small children. Mundo Marino leaves from Xàbia port, tours the bay and stops in a cove for a swim: la Sardinera, the Portitxol or Cala Blanca, depending on the day. In all it is an hour and a half. If the stop is at the Portitxol, you will see the island about 300 metres from the shore.

Price, times and rules

It costs from €12 per adult, and children aged 0 to 3 do not pay. The boat company warns that price and boat may change with the season, and times are found in its booking calendar. You must be at the port 30 minutes before departure. Book online, by phone on 966 42 30 66 or by email.

On board you cannot bring drinks from outside or smoke. If you get seasick on boats, the company recommends checking with your doctor first. From October to April it asks you to bring warm clothes, and the outing always depends on the weather.

How to fit it in

It is a good first morning in Xàbia with children: you park near the port, set off, swim without looking for a spot on the cove and at midday you are back for lunch at Noray. Mundo Marino also has a bay tour without a swim, at the same starting price.

Tips

  • Swimsuit on That way you make the most of the cove stop without changing on board.
  • Arrive half an hour early The boat company asks for it for boarding.
  • A coat outside summer From October to April, at sea you notice the wind.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the boat around Xàbia bay?

From €12 per adult; free for ages 0 to 3.

How long does it last?

An hour and a half, with a swim stop.

Where does it stop for a swim?

At Cala Sardinera, the Portitxol or Cala Blanca.

Where does it leave from?

From Xàbia port.

With young childrenAs a family

Who runs it

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

Noray's glass-walled dining room, with wooden tables facing Xàbia bay© Noray

Noray

Restaurant · Xàbia · €€€€

What to order: a paella del senyoret or with octopus, something from the grill to share and, if you are only nibbling, a vermouth with anchovies on the terrace below

La Perla de Jávea© La Perla de Jávea

La Perla de Jávea

Restaurant · Xàbia · €€€€

What to order: rice with market cuttlefish, monkfish and artichokes, or the soupy one with cuttlefish, prawns and spring garlic

The dining room of Mezquida Restaurant© Restaurante Mezquida

Mezquida Restaurant

Restaurant · Xàbia · €€€€

What to order: a vine-shoot wood-fired paella ordered in advance or, without an order, the arroz del senyoret or the paella morena

To stay nearby

The Hotel Jávea© Hotel JáveaHotel

Hotel Jávea

Next to the harbour · 24 rooms · Attico restaurant on the top floor · Open all year

Why we like it: A 24-room hotel on Calle Pío X, beside the harbour and 100 m from the sea, open all year, with breakfast in the Attico rooftop restaurant.

The white façade of Hostal Carrió, with its terrace of tables on the pavement© Hostal Restaurante CarrióSmall hotel

Hostal Restaurante Carrió

Old town · Doubles and singles · Own parking · Family restaurant since 1970

Why we like it: Family hostal in Xàbia's old town, open since 1970: simple and double rooms from €35 to €75, own parking and an eatery with no dinners.

From €35 / night View details
The pool at Hotel VillaNaranjos© Hotel VillaNaranjosHotel

Hotel VillaNaranjos Jávea

Facing Arenal beach · 150 rooms with terrace · 25 m pool · Paid parking

Why we like it: 150-room hotel with a terrace facing Arenal beach, with a 25 m pool, buffet and entertainment; paid parking and no pets.