Mª Claudia

Islet dive featuring a spectacular, light-filled vertical chimney.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
22m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located near Portichol beach, specifically on a small islet called Mª Claudia. It offers a rewarding circular dive around the island, providing a diverse underwater experience with varied landscapes and reliefs. The dive starts following the wall, reaching a maximum depth of 20 meters. A notable feature is a chimney-shaped tube situated on the west face, extending from approximately 11 meters to 6 meters below the surface. Sunlight filters through this 'fireplace,' creating beautiful backlights. The east orientation of Mª Claudia is particularly noteworthy for its upholstery. This dive offers opportunities to observe different underwater scenes and enjoys fantastic lighting conditions.
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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wall divecavernswim-throughwide anglemacro photography

Marine Life

octopusmoray eelgrouperbarracudascorpionfishnudibranchswrassedamselfishspongesgorgonians

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Requires good buoyancy for the chimney swim-through and navigating depths.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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