The best family-friendly snorkelling spots in the Costa Blanca

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Discover the wonders of the Mediterranean with all the family. Grab your goggles, snorkel and beach towel and get ready to be amazed by the wildlife, rocks and vegetation you’ll find under the sea.

 

The Region of Valencia boasts spectacular coastal destinations where you can enjoy immersing yourself in the water to explore the wonders of the seabed. Water temperatures range on average between 14°C and 18°C - hitting highs of 26°C in the summer - meaning that you can snorkel all year round, even in the winter. 

The Costa Blanca spans 244km of craggy coastline defined by paradisiacal little coves with breathtaking rock formations. This stretch of the Region of Valencia is home to countless snorkelling spots where you can spend hour after hour with your head in the water. 

There is no better destination to enjoy sun, sea and sport. Just grab your snorkel and - depending on the time of year - your wetsuit and get ready to be blown away by all the wildlife, rocks and vegetation that lie below the surface. 

You’ll find the perfect cove for you in the Costa Blanca. From hard-to-reach off-the-beaten-track nooks of the coast to easy access coves which you can enjoy with your friends and family, you’ll find a spot that you’ll love. Click play to discover some extraordinary destinations, such as popular coves like El Portitxol in Jávea and El Racó in Calp.

Endless hours of snorkelling await in the Mediterranean. And if the experience leaves you wanting more, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can enjoy all sorts of other water sports in the Costa Blanca, such as kitesurfing, windsurfing and jet skis that will get your adrenaline pumping as you whizz across the waters. 

The Costa Blanca is a little slice of Mediterranean paradise. Come and enjoy everything it has to offer.