Excursiones Maritimas Benidorm have a little office just before the old town coming from Poniente Beach where you can book on boat trips to Isla Benidorm (the little offshore island), Calpe (further north along the Costa Blanca Coast) and Tabarca island (south near Alicante).

Prices are very reasonable and the Isla de Benidorm boat trip is in a glass bottom boat so you've views of the underwater world. Benidorm's little offshore island can be seen clearly from the Benidorm beaches. Boat trips to the island depart every hour from 10am.

Also on offer are mini cruises to Calpe, a pretty and bustling resort further north up the Coast Blanca coast. Distincitve for its huge rock, the Penon De Ilfach, you'll disembark by the rock and have plenty of time to explore Calpe beach and town. The cruise departs at 11.30am with return at 4.30pm. The boat trip from Benidorm to Calpe is one hour each way, and takes in the pretty coves and beach bays of Altea with views of the Sierra Helada.

Another of the Costa Blanca's offshore islands is situated south offshore from Alicante. Boat trips from Benidorm to Tabarca depart at 11.30am, returning at 4.30pm allowing plenty of time to explore the historic buildings, beaches, coves, shops and restaurants on Tabarca which caters well for visitors. Journey time to Tabarca is 1 hour and 15 minutes each way.

Whilst the Isla Benidorm and Calpe boat trips operate daily (except Saturdays), the Tabarca boat trip is currently Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only. This may change so call in at the office on the seafront or check the weblink below for details.

Excursiones Maritimas Benidorm, Tel. 965 85 00 52.

Website at http://www.excursionesmaritimasbenidorm.com/home.htm