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Routes, guides and tips for kayaking and paddleboarding on the Costa Blanca.

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Your first time paddle boarding: the 7 classic mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Everyone falls in the first time… but almost always for the same reasons. The mistakes we see daily on the beach and how to get on your feet on day one.

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What to pack for a kayak or paddle board day: the full checklist

The definitive list so you forget nothing on paddling day: the essentials, the nice-to-haves and what to leave at home. With a phone trick included.

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Wind and sea: how to read the forecast before you paddle

Knots, swell, thermal wind, offshore wind… Learn to interpret the forecast in five minutes and decide with confidence whether it is a kayak day or a beach-bar day.

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Kayaking and paddle boarding with kids: ages, life jackets and easy routes

A family paddle is one of the best beach plans there is. From what age kids can come aboard, which life jacket they need, the easiest routes and the mistakes to avoid.

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How much does it cost to rent a kayak in Benidorm? A no-surprises guide

What the rental price includes, how the deposit works, which extras exist and why a full day beats hourly hire. All clear, no small print.

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Double or triple kayak? Which one to choose for your group

Couple, family with kids, group of friends… Here are the real differences between the double and the triple kayak, and which one suits each plan.

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A day in Villajoyosa: colourful houses, chocolate and kayaking

The perfect day out in La Vila Joiosa: a morning paddling its coves, a stroll through the old town of colourful houses and a chocolate break. Planned hour by hour.

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The best time of year to kayak on the Costa Blanca, season by season

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, you can paddle in Benidorm almost year-round. Here is what each season is like, the water temperature and when the sea is calmest.

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Snorkelling in Benidorm: the best spots you can reach by paddle

The clearest waters in and around Benidorm for snorkelling, ranked from easiest to most adventurous, and how to reach them by kayak or paddle board.

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Serra Gelada by kayak: cliffs, caves and crystal-clear water

The most spectacular paddle in Benidorm: gliding under the cliffs of the Serra Gelada Natural Park. Distance, difficulty, what you will see and how to do it safely.

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Kayaking to Benidorm Island: distance, time and tips

How to paddle out to Benidorm Island: real distance, how long it takes, difficulty, what you will see and when it is safe to go.

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Tío Ximo and Almadrava coves by kayak or paddle board

Two Benidorm coves that close to cars in summer and are only truly enjoyed from the water. A great snorkelling route, with the Cova del Barber on the way.

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Villajoyosa hidden coves by kayak: Racó del Conill and Bol Nou

Villajoyosa hides unspoilt turquoise coves that are hard to reach by land. By kayak or paddle board they are a snorkelling paradise.

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Cala de Finestrat by kayak: the easy route for beginners and families

A sheltered bay, little swell, its own car park and snorkelling spots. Cala de Finestrat is the perfect starting point if it is your first time.

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Full-day kayak rental in Benidorm: how it works

Here is how to rent a kayak in Benidorm for a full day: no licence, delivery and collection wherever suits you, online booking and a refundable deposit.

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Paddle board (SUP) rental in Benidorm: guide and tips

Everything about renting inflatable paddle boards in Benidorm: how it works, who it is ideal for, and kayak or SUP, which one to choose?

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Where to park in Benidorm for your paddle (free and paid parking)

A practical guide to parking in Benidorm on the day of your kayak or paddle board route: free zones, car parks and tips to save time.

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Do you need a licence to kayak or paddle board in Spain? Clear rules

We answer the most common question: to paddle a recreational kayak or SUP you do NOT need a licence. We explain the rules, the limits and the one exception.

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