Bajo el Descargador
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 el Descargador offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Bajo el Descargador is a good spot for new divers in Cabo de Palos, sitting at a consistent 15 metres. We find it’s a calm introduction to the area, often with good visibility. You'll likely encounter smaller Mediterranean species here, like bream or blennies darting amongst the rocky substrate. It’s a comfortable, easy dive, ideal for those building confidence.
Typical Bajo el Descargador Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Bajo el Descargador
Dive shops near Bajo el Descargador
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 el Descargador
Bajo el Descargador Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bajo el Descargador, 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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