Los Escull de Punta de Algas
Protected Area
Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar
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 - Los Escull de Punta de Algas offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest reef diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Los Escull de Punta de Algas is a solid reef dive off Cabo de Palos. You'll find a decent spread of Mediterranean corals here, and it’s a good spot for spotting the usual suspects like octopus and morays tucked into crevices. It’s a straightforward dive, making it a good choice for newer divers looking to get comfortable in the area. We’d suggest going early to avoid any boat traffic.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Los Escull de Punta de Algas
Los Escull de Punta de Algas Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Los Escull de Punta de Algas, 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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