VENUS
Protected Area
Mar Menor y Costa Oriental De La Region De Murcia
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 - VENUS offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Venus, a schooner, lies upright at 48 metres, making it a good one for advanced divers comfortable with depth. We find the main deck reasonably intact, often with schools of barracuda hanging just off the bow, quite a sight as you descend. Inside, the holds are open, revealing machinery and the general structure, all heavily encrusted with sponges and some gorgonians. Keep an eye out for conger eels peering from dark crevices; they’re pretty common here. It's a proper wreck dive without being overly challenging inside, a solid pick for those looking to explore Mediterranean history.
Typical VENUS 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 48m 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.
Nearest Dive Centres to VENUS
Dive shops near VENUS
Adventure Divers & Activity Center
Albadive
Pagaza Diving
Club de Buceo Islas Hormigas
Scuba Murcia
YOBUCEO Hesperides
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for VENUS
VENUS Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for VENUS, 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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