MAURA
Protected Area
L'Almadrava
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 - MAURA offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Maura offers a surprisingly engaging shore dive, given its shallow depth. What's left of the old motor vessel, broken on the rocks at Miramar since '73, sits in just a meter of water. You're essentially exploring the exposed ribs and twisted metal of the stern section, which makes for some interesting swim-throughs if you're comfortable squeezing through tight spots. We’ve found moray eels tucked into the crevices, and clouds of damselfish usually hover around the larger metal plates. It’s a site for a relaxed poke around, perfect for photographers wanting to capture light play on the wreck and the small inhabitants.
Typical MAURA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for MAURA
MAURA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for MAURA, 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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