La Cresta - Isla del Fraile
Protected Area
Isla de Terreros e Islas Negra
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 - La Cresta - Isla del Fraile offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Cresta, just off Isla del Fraile, is a really approachable spot in Cabo de Palos. It’s shallow, topping out around 18 metres, which makes it an easy dive for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed time in the water. We usually find schools of barracuda cruising through here, sometimes joined by small dentex. The current is generally pretty mild, so you can take your time exploring the rocky sections where octopuses often hide, tucked away in the crevices. It’s a solid pick for a second dive of the day, or when you just want a pleasant, easygoing immersion.
Typical La Cresta - Isla del Fraile Dive Profile
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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Cresta - Isla del Fraile
La Cresta - Isla del Fraile Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Cresta - Isla del Fraile, 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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