Fees · Destination Guide
Mediterranean coves, reserve diving and whale-watch headlands between Denia and Xabia
Key fee: Cabo de San Antonio Marine Reserve scuba authorization
No public per-diver fee listed
Updated Apr 20, 2026 • 28 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
There is no destination-wide visitor tax or universal marine park tag for Denia and Xabia/Javea like some island dive destinations. The important costs are activity-based: regulated scuba authorization in Cabo de San Antonio, free but timed Cova Tallada reservations on controlled dates, possible parking or shuttle costs at crowded coves, and normal operator fees for guided dives, snorkeling, kayaking or whale watching.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabo de San Antonio Marine Reserve scuba authorization | No public per-diver fee listed Per authorized activity or operator authorization |
| Scuba diving in regulated zones of the Cabo de San Antonio Marine Reserve |
| Book through an authorized local dive operator or follow the Generalitat Valenciana authorization procedure |
Recreational diving without authorization is prohibited in the reserve. Most visitors should let the dive center manage authorization and site permissions. |
| Cova Tallada regulated access reservation | Free Timed visit on regulated dates; maximum stay is normally 1 hour 30 minutes | Visitors entering Cova Tallada during published regulated-access periods | Official Cova Tallada or Generalitat Valenciana reservation form | Reservations are normally available only a short time in advance and each reservation can cover a limited group. Carry ID and the authorization, printed or electronic. |
| Marine reserve anchoring and mooring compliance | No fee listed Every visit | Private boats, dive boats, kayak support and any vessel visiting the reserve area | Use designated buoys where permitted; do not anchor privately | Anchoring is restricted because of sensitive seabed habitat, including posidonia. Follow local buoy, navigation and operator instructions. |
| Guided snorkel, kayak and wildlife trips | Operator priced Per excursion | Travelers using guided access to Cova Tallada, Cabo de San Antonio, Portitxol, Granadella or whale-watch routes | Local licensed operators in Denia and Xabia/Javea | Guided trips are often the simplest way to manage safety, permits, sea state and access during busy months. |
| Seasonal cove parking or shuttle costs | Varies by municipality and season Per parking period or shuttle ride | Popular coves such as Granadella and Portitxol during high-demand periods | On site or through municipal systems when active | Rules change by season. Treat parking access as a logistics constraint, not a guaranteed entitlement. |
Fee
Per authorized activity or operator authorization
Recreational diving without authorization is prohibited in the reserve. Most visitors should let the dive center manage authorization and site permissions.
Timed visit on regulated dates; maximum stay is normally 1 hour 30 minutes
Reservations are normally available only a short time in advance and each reservation can cover a limited group. Carry ID and the authorization, printed or electronic.
Every visit
Anchoring is restricted because of sensitive seabed habitat, including posidonia. Follow local buoy, navigation and operator instructions.
Per excursion
Guided trips are often the simplest way to manage safety, permits, sea state and access during busy months.
Per parking period or shuttle ride
Rules change by season. Treat parking access as a logistics constraint, not a guaranteed entitlement.