Cala Cortina
Protected Area
Isla de las Palomas
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 - Cala Cortina offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cala Cortina offers a straightforward shore dive near Cartagena, making it a good spot for a relaxed afternoon. You'll find a series of rocky outcrops and small sandy patches, home to typical Mediterranean reef fish like damselfish, wrasse, and small octopus if you look closely. It's a reliable option for knocking out a quick dive or for newer divers getting comfortable with entries and exits. We often use it when we’re in the area and just want to get wet without much fuss.
Typical Cala Cortina Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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YOBUCEO Hesperides
Adventure Divers & Activity Center
RIVEMAR DIVE RESORT SL
THE BLUE JUMP ECODIVING
Albadive
Pagaza Diving
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cala Cortina
Cala Cortina Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cala Cortina, 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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