This dive site, named Canons, is situated off the coast of Spain, characterized by a rocky bar with a prominent NE-SW orientation. The dive profile ranges from a minimum depth of 15 meters down to a maximum of 20 meters, though the geological structure may extend slightly deeper. Navigation primarily involves exploring the diverse rocky formations and crevices, which conceal much of the site's rich marine life. No specific historical details or stories behind the site's name are provided.
The site boasts a healthy array of Mediterranean marine animals. Divers can expect to encounter schools of salp castanets, maidens, and various bream species in the blue, alongside larger groupers. The rocky terrain itself is a haven for macro and cryptic life, including lobsters, elusive conger eels, octopuses, and a variety of colorful nudibranchs, providing excellent opportunities for close-up observations.
Canons is a rewarding dive site suitable throughout the year, with the warmer months from late spring to early autumn typically offering the most comfortable conditions and potentially higher activity. It is highly recommended that divers bring a flashlight to properly illuminate and explore the many nooks and crannies of the rock, where much of the fascinating smaller life hides. Freedivers will also find the site appealing, particularly the shallower sections of the rocky bar, for breath-hold exploration.
