Cala Cantalar (Cap de l'Horta)
Small rock-and-sand cove at Cabo de las Huertas, minutes from the centre yet wild in feel. Its transparent waters, with rocky seabed and Posidonia meadows, are prized by locals for snorkelling and watching the sunset. One of its slopes holds a micro-reserve of protected native flora.
A few minutes from the centre of Alacant, at Cabo de las Huertas, Cala Cantalar keeps a wild feel that is rare so close to the city. It is a small rock-and-sand cove that locals tend to keep a little to themselves.
What the swim is like
The seabed is rocky, with Posidonia meadows, and the water is usually very clear, which makes it a fine spot for snorkelling. As the sun drops, the way the cape faces delivers one of the best sunsets in the area.
The setting
One of the cape's slopes holds a micro-reserve of protected native plants, so stick to the paths and the marked areas. For other stretches of coast nearby, see our beaches section; and for a fuller day, the nearby Postiguet beach offers services and city sand.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cala Cantalar?
It's at Cap de l'Horta (Cabo de las Huertas), a few minutes from the centre of Alacant, yet it keeps a wild feel that's unusual so close to the city.
What is swimming like at Cala Cantalar?
It's a small rock-and-sand cove with a rocky bottom and posidonia meadows, and the water is usually very clear, making it great for snorkelling.
What makes Cala Cantalar special?
Thanks to the cape's orientation it offers one of the best sunsets in the area, and one of its slopes holds a protected flora micro-reserve, so it's best to stay on the marked paths.
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