La cueva de la Virgen
Protected Area
Espacio marino de los Islotes Litorales de Murcia y Almería
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 cueva de la Virgen offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest cave diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
La Cueva de la Virgen offers a distinctive cavern dive off Cabo de Palos. You'll navigate through an impressive space, observing the light play from the entrance and exit points. It's a dive that rewards those comfortable in overhead environments, providing a different feel from the open reef. We'd suggest it for experienced divers looking for a unique Mediterranean experience.
Typical La cueva de la Virgen Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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BUCEO ESTELA
ZOEA Aguilas
Buceo Hispania Mazarron
DIVERGENTE BUCEO Y APNEA
BUCEO CALAMAR GIGANTE
RIVEMAR DIVE RESORT SL
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La cueva de la Virgen
La cueva de la Virgen Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La cueva de la Virgen, 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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