Buceo La Herradura - Al Hoceima

The team at Buceo La Herradura are the real deal, a family operation with a palpable passion for the local waters. We’ve always been impressed by their personal approach, especially when it comes to instruction. They run a PADI 5 Star IDC, which tells you they’re serious about developing instructors, but that same meticulousness carries over into every course, from Open Water onward. If you’re looking to truly hone your skills, or even kickstart a career in diving, this is a seriously solid choice. What we love most about diving with them, though, is their knowledge of the Al Hoceima coastline. They know every nook and cranny, where the moray eels like to hide and the best spots to find octopus camouflaged against the rocks. The visibility here can be superb, particularly outside of the summer months, often reaching 25 metres. We’d suggest going early in the morning; the light filtering through the caves and arches is genuinely spectacular, and you might just have the place to yourself before the daytrippers arrive. They keep their groups small, which means more bottom time and less waiting around.

Location
Al Hoceima, Morocco, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
36.726696, -3.726934
Phone
+34 958 82 70 83
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.buceolaherradura.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:798416]
Address
Puerto Deportivo Marina del Este s/n, La Herradura, 18697 Granada No State, Spain

Dive Sites Near Buceo La Herradura

Buceo La Herradura provides access to 15 dive sites in Al Hoceima.

Other Dive Centres in Al Hoceima

Best Time to Dive in Al Hoceima

The warmest water temperatures in Al Hoceima occur in January, averaging 16.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 16.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 16.4°C (air: 13.6°C)
  • February: 16.4°C (air: 14.8°C)
  • March: 16.4°C (air: 15.7°C)
  • April: 16.4°C (air: 17.3°C)
  • May: 16.4°C (air: 19.9°C)
  • June: 16.4°C (air: 22.5°C)
  • July: 16.4°C (air: 25.8°C)
  • August: 16.4°C (air: 26.3°C)
  • September: 16.4°C (air: 23.9°C)
  • October: 16.4°C (air: 20.9°C)
  • November: 16.4°C (air: 17.6°C)
  • December: 16.4°C (air: 15.2°C)

Marine Life in Al Hoceima

Home to 143 recorded species including 96 reef fish, 11 octopus & squid, 10 sharks & rays, 9 whales & dolphins, 3 crabs & lobsters, 2 other.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Al Hoceima

Based on average water temperature of 16.4°C.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 16°C water
  • Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories