Cabo de Palos, Spain
    Espacio marino de la Marina Alta

    Portixoll North

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Espacio marino de la Marina Alta

    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 - Portixoll North offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Mobula Rays (Devil Rays), Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola), Octopuses and Sea Turtles · 189+ species recorded
    Water15-28°C · warmest July, August, September
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Portixoll North sits off Cabo de Palos, offering a straightforward dive for most experience levels. The site features a mix of rocky slopes and sandy patches, with small groupers and moray eels often seen tucking into the crevices. It’s a reliable spot for a relaxed dive, especially if you’re looking to get wet without challenging conditions. Good for divers wanting to ease into the local diving.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Portixoll North

    Portixoll North Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Portixoll North, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.58, -1.01) (16km away)

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    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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