Cala Palmera
Protected Area
Espacio marino del Cabo de les Hortes
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 Palmera offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cala Palmera sits right in the bay at Cabo de Palos, shallow and protected. At only 7m deep, it’s a good spot for new divers to get comfortable or for those just looking for a relaxed snorkel. You’ll find small Mediterranean fish darting between the rocks and a gentle sandy bottom. It’s a low-key introduction to the area.
Typical Cala Palmera 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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AQUAVENTURA BUCEO
LA SAL DIVING CENTER
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Ali Sub
Nisos Benidorm
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cala Palmera
Cala Palmera Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cala Palmera, 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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