Levante
Levante is Xàbia: cliffs, rocky coves and a Mediterranean coast decided by the east. Cala de la Granadella gives a cove entry between walls, boulders, drops, bream, gilthead and dentex, but it is exposed to easterly conditions. Cabo de la Nao is more vertical and demanding: Alicante’s easternmost cape, with deep drops, gorgonians, dentex and grouper. The quick answer is simple here: if the east is pushing, wait. Exit and shelter decide the usable margin on both named Xàbia points.
The useful season runs from late spring through autumn, always filtered by east wind and swell from the same sector. Granadella can look friendly because it is a cove, but its drops and boulders change quickly when the sea enters. Cabo de la Nao, with depth and exposure, needs genuinely settled days. After several calm days clarity improves; with a front or strong easterly, the prudent read is to postpone.
Levante requires the comunidad's recreational sea-fishing licence; review sizes, quotas, closed seasons and closed zones nearby. Cala de la Granadella and Cabo de la Nao have no specific marine reserve or no-take zone attached. That does not remove general duties: check autonomous rules, local boundaries, possible closures and shared coastal use before every entry in Xàbia.
Cala de la Granadella is the most recognizable entry: rocky cove, boulders and drops with bream, gilthead and dentex. Cabo de la Nao is deeper and more exposed, with gorgonians, dentex and grouper. Both depend on the east being calm.
Top spots
| Spot | Nearest city | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Cala de la Granadella | Xàbia | Rocky cove between cliffs |
| Cabo de la Nao | Xàbia | Alicante's easternmost cape |
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FAQ
Which points are listed in Levante?
The named points are Cala de la Granadella and Cabo de la Nao, both tied to Xàbia.
Which condition controls Xàbia?
East wind and east swell are the key. If they are pushing, both Granadella and Cabo de la Nao lose margin.
Is there a specific no-take zone?
Cala de la Granadella and Cabo de la Nao have no specific marine reserve or no-take zone attached. Autonomous rules and local boundaries still need checking.
Which point is more demanding?
Cabo de la Nao is more demanding because of deep drops, gorgonians and exposure to easterly wind.