Bajo del Faro - Isla Benidorm
Protected Area
Serra Gelada i Litoral de la Marina Baixa
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 del Faro - Isla Benidorm offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Bajo del Faro, just off Isla Benidorm, is one of those easy-going Mediterranean spots we appreciate for a relaxed dive. The depth settles around 20 metres, making it a comfortable experience for newer divers or anyone looking for a chilled-out afternoon. You’ll find schools of barracuda often hanging around the rocks, and it's a good place to spot octopuses tucked into crevices if you’re patient. It's a reliable choice for getting wet without battling strong currents or complex navigation.
Typical Bajo del Faro - Isla Benidorm 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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bajo del Faro - Isla Benidorm
Bajo del Faro - Isla Benidorm Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bajo del Faro - Isla Benidorm, 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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