Altea, an unforgettable place for water sports
The bay of Altea offers crystal clear waters and an incomparable environment for water sports. There are many magical places you will discover as caves, cliffs, islands and secluded beaches that complete the wonderful Natural Park of Sierra Helada.
This mountain range and the seabed make up a set of ecosystems of incalculable ecological and environmental value, covering a total protected area of 5,564 hectares – between the bays of Benidorm and Altea, up to Morro de Toix – of which 88% correspond to the marine environment, where undoubtedly the star inhabitant is the Posidonia, whose meadows provide shelter, food and a place to breed for many fish species.
Rent kayaks in Altea
In Altea, there are different companies to rent kayaks and have a fantastic experience. Dare living the Mediterranean intensely.
You can rent kayaks and live your adventure from different points:
Kayak Club Altea: Located in Altea la Vieja, you will find the Portosenso leisure port. Live around the port in complete harmony and coherence. In Kayak Club Altea you can rent kayaks and Paddle Surf and enjoy the sea practicing an environment-friendly and fun sport.
-Club Náutico Altea: The promotion of water sports is a fundamental goal in the life of the Altea Nautical Club. The Sailing School serves as a base to create hobbies between young and old. The memberships of Cruise, Light Sailing, Rowing, Fishing, Diving, Canoeing and Swimming provide the partner and visitor with the possibility of starting, as well as perfecting themselves. There is the possibility of renting kayaks in the afternoon.
Greenwich Marina leisure port: The MARINA GREENWICH leisure port offers you a friendly and personalized treatment with top-notch infrastructures in perfect harmony with nature, fruit of their deep respect for the environment. They rent kayak, paddle surfing, sup step, sup pilates, boat rentals, diving center, sailing club and sailing school, restaurants, bar, hotel, jet ski, boat sales and maintenance, moorings and dry dock.
-La Bocana: La Bocana Sailing Point is Mediterranean and is meant for sport. It is kayak, SUP and also cruises, coastal excursions, practical courses, equipment rental … Its philosophy is to respectfully enjoy the sea and the privileged environment of the splendid Bay of Altea. La Bocana Sailing Point is located in Marina Greenwich, also known as Puerto Deportivo Campomanes. It is the only marina in the world that coincides with the meridian 000º 00 ’00’ ‘of Greenwich. Its location is outstanding, because of the beauty of the surrounding landscape and the warmth and clarity of its waters.
Kayak excursions
Some of the options proposed by La Bocana are concentrated between the MORRO of TOIX / MASCARAT and the OLLA island / CAP NEGRET on the beach of ALTEA.
Towards Calpe
1.- The route of the caves. We row up to the Morro de Toix wall until we reach the entrance of one of its caves. We anchor with attention, enter and visit with great care and respect its interior, including a river of fresh water … And the exit, a good dip … It is the star of our routes!
2.- Another option is the so-called Toix jumping & trekking route that runs along the rocky cliff that overlooks old fishing grounds and that includes climbing a part of the cliff wall and jumping into the water … Pure adrenaline of the most refreshing! !
3 .- You can also opt for the snorkeling route that runs through two coves and borders the beginning of Toix, an area full of life and colors … It`s striking!
Towards Altea
1.- The route to the islands of Altea and Cap Negret, stopping at the small Black Island before reaching the Pot and the Cap Negret, a large basaltic mass of volcanic origin.
2.- Enjoy our training programs (cardio, calories) on intensity and distances; get better, feel good with your body, the mind will thank you.
If you decide to take this trip on your own, we can organize a picnic on the island of La Olla (or bring it yourself), take a walk around the island, enjoy the spectacular views of the bay and dive, as it awaits you under its waters another vision, that of its rich flora and fauna.
We are located in the BEST LOCATION in LA BAHÍA of ALTEA: exactly halfway between Morro de Toix / Mascarat and Isla de la Olla / Cap Negret. In all activities we provide diving goggles, waterproof bags, mobile covers. Suitable for all audiences and ages. Free parking
If you want to know more, get in touch with La Bocana to be informed of other wonderful new routes such as Full Moon Kayak, Wake Up Kayak (sunrise), Sunset Kayak (evening) or the Toix Caves.
Altea, charming town
In the heart of the Costa Blanca, you will find Altea, popularly known as the Mediterranean dome, because it is precisely the indigo tiled dome of its church that characterizes the Altean appearance and stars in the old town.
Its Mediterranean climate is very pleasant throughout the year and offers visitors a full range of charms: sea, mountain, history, gastronomy, popular festivals, and it is also an ancestral refuge of artists which has led to the current cultivation and enhance this quality by hosting the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Miguel Hernández University.
The Mediterranean gastronomy is present in the fantastic and varied restaurants of the town and the town offers a large range of hotels and accommodations.