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    Cueva del Lago dive site
    cave
    18m
    Beginner
    Cabo de Palos, Spain
    Reserva Marina de Cabo Tiñoso

    Cueva del Lago

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Reserva Marina de Cabo Tiñoso

    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 - Cueva del Lago offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest cave diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Mobula Rays (Devil Rays), Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola), Octopuses and Sea Turtles · 189+ species recorded
    Water15-28°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterCave dive · max 18m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Cueva del Lago is a good entry point for divers curious about caves. It's a relatively shallow dive, topping out at 18m, making it approachable for beginners. Inside, the light plays nicely, revealing rock formations rather than specific marine life. We'd suggest it for divers looking to practice cave navigation in a straightforward environment.

    Typical Cueva del Lago Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m18m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

    Today06:0917:3511h 25m daylightGolden hour 17:00

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    YOBUCEO Hesperides

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    Adventure Divers & Activity Center

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cueva del Lago

    Cueva del Lago Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cueva del Lago, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.58, -1.01) (16km away)

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    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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