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Snorkeling at L’Esparrelló
South of La Vila Joiosa, next to the Montiboli Hotel, is the entrance to “L’Esparrelló” Beach, a secluded naturist spot. As soon as you go down the stairs, you’ll see some huge rocks where you can put on your fins, goggles, and snorkel and enter the water.
We’ll soon find ourselves looking at a very clear seabed where polished stone slabs stand out, like large boulders shaped by the millennia-long action of the water. At first, we’ll be somewhat away from the coast, which will be on our left, where the rock becomes rougher and covered with seaweed and small anemones. Clumps of Posidonia oceanica will begin to appear, surrounded by rock or white sandy areas, and always frequented by groups of salps whose golden color contrasts with the intense green of these plants.
It's worth taking a closer look among them, because with any luck we might spot a needlefish—the one that looks like an elongated Posidonia leaf, waiting to hunt crustacean larvae.
The sandy beach, when it appears, is pure white and exudes a sense of serenity, just like the rest of this stunning landscape. We’ll pass a notch in the cliff face and then, further on, another one where you can even walk right in. Here we can turn back, because if we continue straight ahead, we’ll reach Bol Nou Beach.
On the way back, it’s recommended to stay closer to the wall—which will now be on your right—where the hard substrate predominates, with countless holes and cavities that serve as homes for a multitude of small fish such as wrasse and gobies. Along the way, we’ll see just about everything, including some sea bream and white seabream that come close to hunt. This is a very interesting route that, as always, we should try to take with others and while wearing plenty of sunscreen.
We recommend respecting the marine environment, refraining from removing any flora or fauna, and exercising extreme caution while snorkeling and when accessing rocky areas. Always check sea conditions and the flag system before beginning the activity.
Special thanks to Rafa Martos.
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