Bajo de Emilio
Protected Area
Isla Cueva de Lobos
Why dive here
With 189+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, mobula rays (devil rays), ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - Bajo de Emilio offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Bajo de Emilio is a decent spot off Cabo de Palos, shallow and generally calm. You’ll find a sandy bottom with scattered rocks, home to smaller Mediterranean fish like bream and wrasse. It’s a good choice for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed second dive. We’ve found the visibility here can be quite good on a quiet day.
Typical Bajo de Emilio 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 24m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Buceo Hispania Mazarron
DIVERGENTE BUCEO Y APNEA
THE BLUE JUMP ECODIVING
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YOBUCEO Hesperides
BUCEO ESTELA
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bajo de Emilio
Bajo de Emilio Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bajo de Emilio, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.58, -1.01) (16km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
23°C
73°F · Range: 18–25.6°C
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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