Ruta submarina Cala Testos (snorkel)

TheCala dels TestosIt is one of the most reserved corners of the Costa Blanca that can only be accessed through the Barranc de l'Infern, following an exciting path (Testos Route) with notes of adventure in which there are sections in which you have to climb down with ropes, or by sea, covering a distance of about 400 meters from Cala del Moraig. If we opt for this modality we will enjoy it, especially if we do it sailing with a canoe, recreating ourselves with the contemplation of the strong character of this coastline.

The cove faces south and is covered with pebbles. The seabed, in very good condition, alternates between areas of rocky block covered in stretches of small brown algae, with white sandy areas and with the notable presence of areas of leafy Posidonia, the largest generator of oxygen in our environment that obtains from this underwater plant an amount 10 times greater than its equivalent in terrestrial forest area.

The route involves approaching the wall of the cove and following its path, separating ourselves from it and observing the large stones that dot the bottom and that provide shelter in their cavities for species such as the octopus, always so secretive and difficult to observe due to its mastery in camouflage. The seabream patrol incessantly among the hard bottoms while schools of salps graze on the posidonia, showing off their yellow reflections.

The starfish are drops of color while the urchins stand out for their number, in contrast to other areas of the Marina Alta coast where they have almost disappeared.

We will make a circle, looking for the opposite wall at the beginning, recognizing the countless reasons of interest that will make our visit to this privileged corner of pure Mediterranean a delight.