Escull de las Cruces
Protected Area
Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar
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 - Escull de las Cruces offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Escull de las Cruces offers a decent Mediterranean reef dive in Cabo de Palos. The site’s main draw is its rocky reef structure, home to a variety of smaller, common Mediterranean fish. Visibility can be good, making it a solid choice for those looking for a straightforward, relaxing dive without strong currents. It's a good option for divers wanting a reliable, unchallenging trip.
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Moondive Center
Pagaza Diving
Scuba Murcia
Club de Buceo Islas Hormigas
Albadive
Scubaworld
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Escull de las Cruces
Escull de las Cruces Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Escull de las Cruces, 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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