Bajo de Piles II 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 II Marine Reserve offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Bajo de Piles II is a pretty chilled out spot, a good introduction to the reserve for newer divers. At 22 metres, it’s a comfortable depth, allowing plenty of bottom time to explore the rocky seabed. We’ve found groups of barracuda hanging around the deeper sections and often spot octopus tucked into the crevices. It’s a gentle drift on most days, making it ideal for those getting their sea legs in the Med.
Typical Bajo de Piles II 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 II Marine Reserve
Dive shops near Bajo de Piles II 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 II Marine Reserve
Bajo de Piles II Marine Reserve Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bajo de Piles II 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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