Pared Sur Isla del Fraile (La Boya)

About this dive site

This dive site, Pared Sur Isla del Fraile (La Boya), is situated on the southern face of Isla del Fraile, offering a sloping reef dive starting at 7 meters and descending to around 20-22 meters. The dive typically follows the sloping terrain, exploring the diverse marine life along the way. There's no specific historical narrative tied to this particular dive site, but its location makes it a popular choice for divers and freedivers in the area due to its accessibility and biodiversity.

The rich biodiversity of the site includes a variety of algae species such as Padina pavonica, asparagopsis armata, and halopteris fillicina. Invertebrates such as sponges, cnidarians, polychaetes, and sea urchins are abundant. Fish life is diverse, with scorpion fish, moray eels, cusk eels, mojarras, and castanet fish commonly sighted. The mix of invertebrates and fish makes it a good site for both macro and wide-angle photography.

The best time to visit is likely during the warmer months (spring and summer), when water temperatures are pleasant, visibility is often better, and a wider range of marine life is active. For divers, proper buoyancy control is important due to the diverse seabed topography. For freedivers, the sloping profile allows for manageable depth progressions. However, it's important to be aware of potential currents, and divers of all levels should check the conditions with local operators before diving.