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Islas Hormigas

Islas Hormigas has a reputation that precedes it, and for good reason. We’ve done our fair share of Med diving, and the sheer density of fish here genuinely stands out. You drop onto the volcanic rock formations, and the first thing you notice is the light, filtering through the water and illuminating the clouds of bogues and sardinella that hover just above the reef. It’s an impressive place, particularly for those of us who appreciate big fish action in the Med. We’ve seen brown groupers here that could swallow a small dog, and they're not shy, often letting you get surprisingly close. Keep an eye out for the pink sea fans waving gently in the currents on deeper sections, often with slender rockfish tucked in amongst them. The currents can be a bit frisky, particularly on the deeper pinnacles, so it’s best suited for experienced divers comfortable with a drift. If you time it right, early morning dives before the crowds arrive, the place feels truly wild.