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    La Grieta dive site
    channel
    15-30m
    Cabo de Palos, Spain
    Mar Menor y Costa Oriental De La Region De Murcia

    La Grieta

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Mar Menor y Costa Oriental De La Region De Murcia

    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 Grieta offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest channel 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
    CharacterChannel dive · max 15-30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    La Grieta, near Cabo de Palos, offers a distinctive dive through a deep fissure in the rock. We found navigating the narrow crack an interesting experience, with shafts of light occasionally breaking through. While not overflowing with large pelagics, it’s a good spot for observing smaller reef fish and nudibranchs tucked into crevices. This site is best for divers who appreciate unique topography over abundant coral.

    Typical La Grieta Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 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

    Channel dive - currents can be strong and change direction. Dive at slack tide when possible.

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

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    Scuba Murcia

    9km away
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    Pagaza Diving

    10km away
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    Club de Buceo Islas Hormigas

    11km away
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    Moondive Center

    11km away
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    Albadive

    13km away
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    Adventure Divers & Activity Center

    17km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Grieta

    La Grieta Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for La Grieta, 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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