Cala del Faro
Protected Area
Isla Cueva de Lobos
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 del Faro offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cala del Faro is a simple entry point, perfect for a relaxed dive in Cabo de Palos. At a consistent 8 meters, it’s ideal for beginners or those getting back in the water. You’ll find small schooling fish around the rocky bottom, with nudibranchs often spotted on the scattered algae. It’s a good spot for a gentle afternoon dip.
Typical Cala del Faro 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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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cala del Faro
Cala del Faro Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cala del Faro, 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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