La Calita
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses, sea turtles and sperm whales - La Calita offers some of Al Hoceima's richest reef diving. Water ranges 16-23°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Calita offers a gentle introduction to diving in Al Hoceima. Dropping to a maximum of 20 metres, it's a calm spot, perfect for beginners or those getting back into the water. You'll find a good range of Mediterranean reef species here, though nothing particularly unusual. Expect a relaxed dive with decent visibility on most days.
Typical La Calita Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to La Calita
Dive shops near La Calita
Buceo La Herradura
DIFFERENT SCUBA SCHOOL
BUCEO AQUALIA
SLOW DIVING LA HERRADURA
Almunecar Dive Center
Buceo Almunecar
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Calita
La Calita Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Calita, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (36.14, -5.33) (13km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
20°C
68°F · Range: 17.3–22°C
Air Temperature
21°C
70°F
Wind Speed
5.48 m/s
10.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.8 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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