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    Isla de Paco dive site
    reef
    11m
    Beginner
    Cabo de Palos, Spain
    Isla Cueva de Lobos

    Isla de Paco

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Isla Cueva de Lobos

    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 - Isla de Paco 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 11m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Isla de Paco is a shallow, easy dive, perfect for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed time in Cabo de Palos. It’s a sandy bottom with some scattered rocks, home to a decent number of smaller Mediterranean species. We often spot octopus, cuttlefish, and nudibranchs here. It’s a good spot for a second dive or a skills refresher.

    Typical Isla de Paco Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m11m 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.

    Safety Notes

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

    Today06:1017:3511h 25m daylightGolden hour 17:00

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    Buceo Hispania Mazarron

    1km away
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    DIVERGENTE BUCEO Y APNEA

    5km away
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    THE BLUE JUMP ECODIVING

    9km away
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    RIVEMAR DIVE RESORT SL

    9km away
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    YOBUCEO Hesperides

    26km away
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    BUCEO ESTELA

    31km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Isla de Paco

    Isla de Paco Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Isla de Paco, 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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