Vadum Maris
Protected Area
Illa de Tabarca
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 - Vadum Maris offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Vadum Maris offers a gentle introduction to diving in Cabo de Palos, sitting at a consistent 12 meters. It’s a good spot for new divers to practice buoyancy and get comfortable in the water. You’ll find typical Mediterranean reef fish here, along with some small nudibranchs if you look closely. It's a calm, easy dive for shaking off the rust or taking your first breaths underwater.
Typical Vadum Maris Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Vadum Maris
Dive shops near Vadum Maris
Dive Academy Santa Pola
LA SAL DIVING CENTER
AQUAVENTURA BUCEO
Odisea Diving
Bubbles Dive Torrevieja Escuela de submarinismo
Scubaworld
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Vadum Maris
Vadum Maris Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Vadum Maris, 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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