Acuario I

Shallow, clear dive with abundant life over posidonia meadows.

Boat Access
9m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located at the beginning of the Cabo de Gata natural park, offering a truly exceptional experience. The area is known for its remarkable clarity and abundant light, creating a stunning underwater environment. This location is celebrated for its beauty and suitability for divers of all skill levels. The landscape surrounding the dive area is further enhanced by vegetation and a diverse array of animal and plant life. A significant feature of this dive is the presence of a posidonia oceanica seabed – an endangered species, providing a unique opportunity to observe marine biodiversity. It's a dive that consistently receives high praise and is sure to be enjoyed repeatedly.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

beginner friendlyposidonia meadowsmarine parkmacro photographywide anglescorpionfishsunfish

Marine Life

ScorpionfishSunfish mola molaOctopusCuttlefishMoray eelWrasseSea breamPosidonia oceanica

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow maximum depth and clear, calm conditions suit all divers.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 23.5°C

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