LUIS IBORRA
Protected Area
Espacio marino del Cabo de les Hortes
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 - LUIS IBORRA offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Luis Iborra, a fishing trawler that went down in 1960, is a genuine standout in Cabo de Palos. Sitting upright at 47 metres, with the deck around 42m, it’s a site for experienced divers comfortable with deeper profiles. We love how intact it still is; you can often peer into the wheelhouse, seeing the gauges and controls frozen in time. The bow is particularly striking, often enveloped by schools of barracuda, their silver scales flashing as they swirl around the mast. Our favourite part is the engine room, accessible through a large opening midship. Inside, the light filters down, illuminating huge groupers that have made it their home. Visibility here can hit 30 metres on a good day, allowing the wreck to truly reveal its secrets as you descend. We’d suggest going early in the morning for the best chance of calm conditions and fewer boats. It's a deep dive, so bring your A-game and a good light to appreciate the details – the colour returns surprisingly well at this depth.
Typical LUIS IBORRA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 60m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to LUIS IBORRA
Dive shops near LUIS IBORRA
Ali Sub
Nisos Benidorm
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AQUAVENTURA BUCEO
SCORPORA C.B.
LA SAL DIVING CENTER
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for LUIS IBORRA
LUIS IBORRA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for LUIS IBORRA, 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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