Piedras Altas
Protected Area
Acantilados y Fondos Marinos de La Punta de La Mona
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 - Piedras Altas offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Piedras Altas offers a straightforward dive in Cabo de Palos. You'll find a rocky seabed dotted with small gorgonians and a good chance of spotting octopus, moray eels, and groupers sheltering in crevices. It's a solid choice for an easy second dive or for divers looking for a relaxed exploration without strong currents. Expect typical Mediterranean reef fish.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Piedras Altas
Piedras Altas Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Piedras Altas, 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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