Kayaking excursions from Dénia are a different and attractive way to enjoy the city's aquatic secrets. One of the great attractions of this sport in Dénia waters is to visit the Cova TalladaIt is one of the best sea routes in Dénia, although it is not the only one.
Below we detail the two best kayak excursions from Dénia.
Kayak excursion to the Cova Tallada in Dénia
The Cova Tallada of Dénia is a sea cave located on the northern slope of Cape San Antonio, in the municipality of XàbiaA kayak ride to the cave allows you to discover the nooks and crannies of this natural site, which is divided into different rooms inside.
The excursion goes from Les Rotes and follows the stretch to the cave, skirting the cliffs of Cap de Sant Antoni from the sea. Some kayak trips to explore the cave explore the interior of the Cova Tallada and the wealth of fauna and flora of the Cap de Sant Antoni Marine Reserve by snorkelling.
On the tour, one of the added points of interest is the Torre del GerroThis construction is a 16th century watchtower that protected coastal settlements from pirate attacks.
Technical data
The distance by kayak from Dénia to Cova Tallada is about 4,2 kilometres. It is an easy, circular route that returns to the starting point.
Route layout
The start of the excursion is located in the small cove located next to the restaurant Mena from Dénia. Once you have started, after 0,7 km you will pass in front of Les Arenetes beach in Dénia.
Further on, about 1,5 km away, you can see the aforementioned Torre del Gerro. Finally, the Cova Tallada de Dénia is located at a total distance of 2,1 km from the starting point.
Kayak excursion to Cap de Sant Antoni and Tangó cove in Xàbia
The second best kayak route from Dénia is the one that leads from Les Rotes to the neighbouring town of Xàbia. The excursion skirts Cap de Sant Antoni and passes by one of the most beautiful coves in the area, Cala Tangó.
Technical data
This sea route is approximately 6,5 km long. The difficulty of this crossing is of a moderate category. It is greater than the previous one, since the distance is almost double.
Route layout
This kayaking excursion starts in Les Rotes de Dénia. The trip consists of going around the Cap de Sant Antoni, admiring the natural beauty of the marine environment.
Along the way you can see the Cova Tallada in Dénia from the outside. About 5,6 km from the start is Cala Tangó. The route ends at La Grava beach in Xàbia, next to the port.
How to do kayaking routes from Dénia
To undertake these kayaking routes, it is necessary to have the advice of experts in the field. In addition, the weather can directly influence the realization of the excursions, since these are aquatic activities in the open sea and can be dangerous.
In Dénia you can find authorized companies that offer this type of kayak excursions to Cova Tallada or Cap de Sant Antoni on a regular basis. One of these is Pata Negra Adventure, which has specialized equipment prepared for various kayaking activities on the coast of Dénia.
