La Calita

La Herradura, Costa Tropical, Spain Paraje Natural Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo

4.0 (1 review)

Intermediate

Historic galleon wrecks with vibrant coral walls and unique life.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, known as La Calita, offers a truly remarkable experience steeped in history. Over 500 years ago, twenty-five Spanish galleons sank here, creating a fascinating underwater landscape. The site is characterized by vibrant orange coral walls and sandy areas teeming with unusual rays, rat-finned fish, and silvery species. Divers will also discover a beautiful garden of sponges and a variety of other marine life including groupers and octopuses. A highlight of the dive is a large rock formation that serves as a natural cleaning station for luna moths – witnessing these amazing creatures undergoing parasite removal is a common sight. Visibility can be excellent, creating an immersive underwater environment.

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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

wreckwall divecoral reefwide anglemacro photographyhistorical

Marine Life

TunaSunfish (Mola mola)OctopusNudibranchSoleEagle RayGrouperScorpionfishRatfish (Chimaera)Orange coralSponges

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Maximum depth of 30 meters requires certification beyond entry-level.

Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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