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Cuevas de Cantarriján

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

Spectacular underwater caves and swim-throughs with abundant marine life.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
22m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is renowned for its stunning underwater topography, featuring a series of caves, large caverns, and swim-throughs. The main attraction is the dramatic play of light filtering through openings in the rock, creating an ethereal atmosphere. The walls and crevices are home to a rich variety of Mediterranean marine life.

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

cavernswim-throughwall diverock formationwide angle photographymacro photography

Marine Life

Common OctopusMoray EelConger EelDusky GrouperSpiny LobsterNudibranchMediterranean DamselfishPainted ComberSalema Porgy

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Features caverns and swim-throughs requiring excellent buoyancy control.

Hazards:
boat trafficoverhead environment
Current Strength:

Mild

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