Laja Benítez
Protected Area
Jbel Moussa
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses, sea turtles and sperm whales - Laja Benítez offers some of Al Hoceima's richest reef diving. Water ranges 16-23°C, warmest July, August, September.
Laja Benítez offers a glimpse into the Mediterranean’s quieter side, not far from Al Hoceima. We've found the reef here is mostly hard coral formations, with pockets of smaller, colourful fish darting amongst them. It’s a site that works well for newer divers or anyone looking for a relaxed, easy dive rather than big pelagics or strong currents. Think gentle exploration, not adrenaline.
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LEON MARINO Diving Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Laja Benítez
Laja Benítez Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Laja Benítez, 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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