El motor - Cabo de Palos

El motor, just off Cabo de Palos, offers a relaxed dive focusing on a large engine block, the namesake. It’s a good spot for newer divers, with depths generally staying around 15-20 metres, making for easy bottom times. You’ll typically find scorpionfish tucked into crevices and small schools of damselfish around the structure. Visibility here can vary, but on a good day, it's a pleasant, straightforward dive.

Location
Cabo de Palos, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
36.991608, -1.886055

Marine Protected Area: Islote de San Andrés

Nearby Dive Sites in Cabo de Palos

Nearest Dive Centres to El motor

Marine Life in Cabo de Palos

Home to 193 recorded species including 138 reef fish, 12 sharks & rays, 11 octopus & squid, 7 whales & dolphins, 5 other, 5 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species