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400 m in length . There is often active surf here , making it ideal for developing techniques for catching waves . From the Arenal , you can head south to the beautiful Granadella beach or north to the neighbouring town of Denia . If you do plan these more adventurous trips , make sure you check the weather . The wind and ocean swell are significant factors , and things can get challenging quite quickly . One of the things I like about paddling in the area is the extensive use of buoys , which demarcate where powered vessels can and can ’ t go . When the holiday season comes , these are invaluable for providing a protected environment for paddlers .
SUP and kayak Paddlers of all abilities can enjoy this area . Several places offer lessons , equipment hire , and guided tours . Siesta Advisor ( www . siestoradvisor . com and ask to speak to James Van Drunen ) is an excellent place to inquire about lessons , tours or equipment . If you want one-to-one specialist coaching , my paddling mentor , Telmo Irogyen , offers SUP and surfski lessons to more advanced paddlers . Several active paddling clubs welcome visitors to join them on their regular outings and training . Several races in the locality occur between April and October and are open to paddlers of all abilities .
My favourite trip … Cova Del Orguens Leave at the Arenal and head south to Cala Blanca beach , hugging the coast . Then , paddle past the smuggler ' s bay called Sardinia Beach , taking in the ridiculously opulent villas on the hillside . Then , dare to take on the fast water in the gap between