ENGLISH TANKER
Protected Area
Plataforma-talud marinos del Cabo de la Nao
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 - ENGLISH TANKER offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The English Tanker, off Cabo de Palos, offers a glimpse into a wartime past, lying in just ten metres of water. It’s a huge, broken ship, split by bombs during the Spanish Civil War. We weave through massive plates of steel, some upright, some crumpled, and the sheer scale is impressive. Schools of glinting damselfish flit amongst the twisted metal, and groupers often lurk in the larger crevices. Because it’s so shallow, you get plenty of bottom time, making it a good spot for newer wreck divers or those wanting to hone their navigation skills within a structure. It’s an easy, interesting dive, especially on a sunny day when the light penetrates right to the seabed.
Typical ENGLISH TANKER Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ENGLISH TANKER
ENGLISH TANKER Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ENGLISH TANKER, 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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