Bajo de Piles I Marine Reserve
Protected Area
Islas Hormigas
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 Piles I Marine Reserve offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Bajo de Piles I sits at a comfortable 22 meters, making it a great spot if you’re newer to diving or just want a relaxed potter around. We’ve always found the visibility here pretty reliable, often pushing past 15 meters, which lets you take your time spotting things. Look closely among the rocks and you’ll likely find octopuses tucked into crevices, some decent sized scorpionfish, and plenty of nudibranchs if you have an eye for the small stuff. It’s a gentle introduction to the marine reserve, perfect for a couple of easy dives.
Typical Bajo de Piles I Marine Reserve 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Bajo de Piles I Marine Reserve
Dive shops near Bajo de Piles I Marine Reserve
Club de Buceo Islas Hormigas
Scuba Murcia
Pagaza Diving
Albadive
Adventure Divers & Activity Center
Moondive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bajo de Piles I Marine Reserve
Bajo de Piles I Marine Reserve Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bajo de Piles I Marine Reserve, 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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