Los Tres Picos

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

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Three prominent peaks with caves, corals, and diverse marine life.

Shore Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site consists of three prominent peaks located near La Herradura bay and the surrounding Marine reserve. It’s considered one of the premier diving locations in this area, recommending an Advanced Open Water certification or prior experience with shore diving. The depths range from 6 to 30 meters. Numerous crevices and caves offer habitat for a diverse array of marine life, including hard and soft corals. Common sightings include various fish species like wrasse, octopus, eels, and cuttlefish. Sunfish are occasionally observed here as well. The area provides a rich underwater environment suitable for experienced divers.

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

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Marine Life

OctopusCuttlefishEelsGrouperBarracudaColourful Wrasse SpeciesLobsterSunfishHard coralsSoft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

advanced

Recommended Advanced certification due to depths up to 30 meters and potential shore entry challenges.

Hazards:
depthshore entryboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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