Cap d or
Protected Area
Cova de les Rates Penades (Teulada)
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 - Cap d or offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Cap d'Or, just off Cabo de Palos, offers a straightforward dive, well-suited for less experienced divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon. The rocky reef here is home to plenty of octopuses and moray eels, often tucked into the crevices. We've found the visibility to be consistently good, making it an easy site to navigate. It's a solid choice if you're keen on finding some interesting Mediterranean macro life without any real challenges.
Typical Cap d or Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Scuba Moraira
Les Basetes
Dive & Dive
Buceo Cabo La Nao
Buceo Puerto Jávea
DIVING JAVEA
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cap d or
Cap d or Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cap d or, 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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