SIRIO
Protected Area
Islas Hormigas
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 - SIRIO offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Sirio, resting in about 20 metres of water off Cabo de Palos, is a powerful dive. This liner, an impressive 115 metres long, ran aground back in 1906, splitting in two. We often drop onto the stern section, which is the more intact part, and explore the remains of the propeller and rudder. Large schools of barracuda frequently circle above the wreck, and you’ll spot moray eels tucked into the shadowed recesses of the collapsed superstructure. The bow section is more broken up, scattered across the seafloor, but still holds an eerie fascination. It’s a dive that rewards a slow pace, letting you absorb the history and the marine life that now calls it home.
Typical SIRIO Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to SIRIO
Dive shops near SIRIO
Club de Buceo Islas Hormigas
Scuba Murcia
Pagaza Diving
Albadive
Adventure Divers & Activity Center
Moondive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SIRIO
SIRIO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SIRIO, 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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