Cala Tio Ximo
Protected Area
Serra Gelada i Litoral de la Marina Baixa
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 Tio Ximo offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cala Tio Ximo is a shallow, sheltered bay in Cabo de Palos, ideal for beginner divers or those getting reacquainted with their gear. The maximum depth is just 7m, offering plenty of time to practice buoyancy and breathing. You'll find a rocky seabed with small patches of seagrass, home to blennies, gobies, and juvenile fish. It’s a gentle introduction to Mediterranean diving, perfect for a relaxed afternoon dip.
Typical Cala Tio Ximo 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 Tio Ximo
Cala Tio Ximo Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cala Tio Ximo, 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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