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Calaiza

La Herradura, Costa Tropical, Spain
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Mediterranean site with stunning topography and diverse marine life.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located in a sheltered cove and features a dramatic underwater landscape of large rocks, canyons, and small swim-throughs. The rocky substrate is covered in colourful invertebrates and provides a habitat for a diverse range of Mediterranean marine life. It is a fantastic site for photographers due to the excellent light, clear water, and interesting topography.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wall divemacro photographywide anglebeginner friendlyswim-throughrocky reef

Marine Life

OctopusMoray eelConger eelScorpionfishDamselfishNudibranchGrouperGorgonian sea fansSpongesSlipper lobster

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow areas for beginners and deeper sections for advanced divers.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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