SILVERCLYDE
Protected Area
Reserva Marina de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
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 - SILVERCLYDE offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Silverclyde, a yacht that went down in 1975, rests at a solid 60 metres, making this one for the technical crowd. We’ve found her upright and largely intact, a real bonus for exploration. You can fin past the bridge, peer into the cabins, and imagine her final voyage. Despite the depth, the Mediterranean light often filters down, revealing schools of barracuda circling the mast and moray eels peeking from every nook. It’s a peaceful dive, a chance to really connect with a piece of history on the seabed, best enjoyed on a calm day when the surface doesn’t add extra chop to your deco.
Typical SILVERCLYDE 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.
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Aquatours Almeria
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SILVERCLYDE
SILVERCLYDE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SILVERCLYDE, 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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