Carlotta

Steep wall, rock formations, peaceful marine life

Boat Access
10m Avg Depth
21m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Carlotta, in Spain, offers a fascinating underwater experience suitable even for newly certified open water divers. The dive involves navigating a dramatic 20-meter steep wall, punctuated by diverse rock formations of varying sizes. The only dive center operating here, Big Blue Diving, ensures a serene underwater environment relatively undisturbed by human activity, allowing for unexpected encounters with marine life.

The marine life encountered at Carlotta is varied and abundant, typical of the Mediterranean. Divers can expect to see various species of fish, potentially including groupers, sea bream, and smaller reef fish. Invertebrates such as crustaceans and octopus are also common. While larger animals are not guaranteed, the peaceful environment encourages the presence of larger creatures in the area.

The best time to visit Carlotta is likely during the warmer months, from May to October, when water temperatures are more comfortable and visibility is generally at its best. This period also correlates with increased marine activity. For freediving, good breath-holding abilities are important given the depths and any potential currents although its generally considered as a calm site. Divers should remember to check weather conditions and currents before entering the water, and maintaining buoyancy control is crucial around the steep wall.

Diving Freediving

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Local Secret

Plan Your Visit

wall diverock formationsspain

Marine Life

GrouperSea BreamVarious invertebrates

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Suitable for open water divers, relatively shallow max depth.

Current Strength:

Mild

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