Mushroom rocks
Protected Area
Cova de les Rates Penades (Teulada)
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 - Mushroom rocks offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Mushroom Rocks in Cabo de Palos gives you a solid Mediterranean rock dive. You'll navigate a series of submerged boulders and swim-throughs, which are home to plenty of octopuses and moray eels. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking for something a bit more interesting than a straight wall, without the challenges of strong currents. Visibility is generally decent, making for a relaxed exploration.
Typical Mushroom rocks Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mushroom rocks
Mushroom rocks Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Mushroom rocks, 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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