Cala de la escalera
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 - Cala de la escalera offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cala de la Escalera offers a straightforward shore dive, good for getting wet and a relaxed afternoon. You’ll fin over a rocky seabed with scattered Posidonia meadows, spotting smaller Mediterranean reef fish like damselfish and wrasse. It’s a gentle spot, making it suitable for newer divers or those looking for an easy entry, perhaps to test new gear.
Nearest Dive Centres to Cala de la escalera
Dive shops near Cala de la escalera
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 Cala de la escalera
Cala de la escalera Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cala de la escalera, 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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