Apart from being known for all its tourist and complementary offerings, the city maintains a vital and healthy spirit through sport. In the Mediterranean this is no exception, but on the contrary, there are many options that allow water sports in Benidorm to be an excellent option to complement your visit to the city and keep you active.
The offer is varied and for all levels. From individual sports to group and family sports, the possibilities range from snorkelling to flyboarding, for example – read on to find out more!
Water sports in Benidorm for everybody
There are activities and water sports that make the experience unforgettable, or that simply allow you to explore how far you are capable of going. An ideal way to push yourself personally, explore your capabilities!
Here are just a few of the many possibilities that Benidorm and the surrounding area have to offer. Here we have different options:
Snorkel
This is a sport that is compatible with the calm waters of Benidorm. Very fashionable lately, scuba diving is an activity in which you don’t need anything more than goggles and a snorkel to contemplate the diverse marine fauna to be found in the coves of Benidorm. There are a multitude of companies that offer this service, so it won’t be difficult to find a company that will initiate you or improve your level.
Pedalos
It is one of the most popular choices on Benidorm’s beaches. They range from four to six people. Some boats include a slide, ideal for children. Another option is the Banana Boat, with a capacity of up to 10 people. This is a banana boat which is towed by a boat to ensure speed and fun throughout the trip.
Kayak
An excellent option for discovering the coves of Benidorm and the surrounding area. There are many companies that allow you to do this sport and kayak rental is cheap by the hour. You can do it in single or two-person canoes.
Surf, Paddelsurf y Kitesurf
For the first option we recommend the coast of Villajoyosa and surroundings. Villajoyosa is about 15 minutes from Benidorm and its south/south-westerly winds allow you to practise at all levels.
Paddle surfing is perhaps the trendiest water sport. Choose one of the many companies that offer the possibility of doing it by the hour and take the plunge – you learn quickly!
On the other hand, kitesurfing is especially popular in Alicante, with specific schools in Denia, about 30 minutes from Benidorm. If you’re looking for a new challenge, this is one to try.
Parasailing
There’s no better way to explore Benidorm’s coastline than from the sky, while getting your adrenaline pumping. From the sky, your parachute moves thanks to the wind propelled by the boat in a smooth way. In addition, your instructor guides you from it. Many people opt for this option and then take a dip. You can do this at any of Benidorm’s most famous beaches.
Jet Ski
Riding a jet ski is one of the experiences that almost everyone wants to try. Well, in Benidorm and the Costa Blanca you have the possibility to do it in almost any corner. In Altea for example, about 10 minutes from Benidorm, you will find a wide range of companies. Speed, Mediterranean, sun and amazing scenery is what awaits you on this thrilling excursion.
Flyboard
Get your adrenaline pumping with this activity in which all you need is a bit of balance and to follow the instructors’ advice. Being able to fly over the water thanks to powerful thrusters and control your movement are just some of the advantages of this activity, and you’ll be able to do some tricks in no time!
Coasteering
Ever heard of it? It’s an activity where you’ll be jumping from a nature trail into the sea, climbing along the tide line and swimming through secret caves. Coasteering combines swimming in the sea, low level climbing, traversing, natural speed riding and jumping off ledges into deep water pools.
One of the best known places to practice it is on the rocky coast of Villajoyosa. We recommend that you do it with an instructor for safety.
Now that you know about the immense possibilities of water sports in and around Benidorm, we encourage you to try some of them and get your adrenaline pumping on your visit. Book with us for the ultimate Benidorm experience!
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