9m
    Beginner
    Cabo de Palos, Spain
    Islas Hormigas

    Zeneta

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    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 - Zeneta offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 9m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Zeneta sits just off Cabo de Palos, a perfect spot if you're looking for a simple, shallow dive. At a maximum depth of 9m, it’s ideal for beginners getting comfortable or for some relaxed photography. You’ll find small schooling fish around the rocky seabed and plenty of light penetrating the water, making for easy viewing. It’s a solid choice for a laid-back dive rather than an adrenaline rush.

    Typical Zeneta Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m9m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today06:0817:3311h 25m daylightGolden hour 16:58

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Zeneta

    Zeneta Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Zeneta, 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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