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    El morrito dive site
    reef
    10-30m
    Cabo de Palos, Spain
    Mar Menor y Costa Oriental De La Region De Murcia

    El morrito

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Mar Menor y Costa Oriental De La Region De Murcia

    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 - El morrito offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 10-30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    El Morrito, just off Cabo de Palos, offers a relaxed dive that’s good for shaking off the rust or getting comfortable in the water. You’ll find a rocky reef sloping gently, home to octopuses tucked into crevices and schools of small fish zipping past. It’s a solid choice for newer divers or those looking for an easy, pleasant afternoon in the Med.

    Typical El morrito Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

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

    Today06:0817:3311h 25m daylightGolden hour 16:58

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    Scuba Murcia

    9km away
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    Pagaza Diving

    10km away
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    Club de Buceo Islas Hormigas

    10km away
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    Moondive Center

    11km away
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    Albadive

    13km away
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    Adventure Divers & Activity Center

    16km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El morrito

    El morrito Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for El morrito, 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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