The sites straddle the rugged coastal border region between Malaga and Granada provinces. The border also separates the Costa del Sol and the
Costa Tropical de Granada. Variety, challenge, and interest can be found in the relative safety of the non-tidal, mainly calm and temperate,
Mediterranean Sea. Marine life is particularly abundant in these remarkable Spanish dive sites.
MARINA BAY
Gobi Point
At east side of bay is a good dive for all levels. Rocky base at 6-18m with a wall on left. Swim round it to the marina
breakwater and return in shallower water to your starting point. Vis: usually good. Lots of marine life.
Gullies
A formation of large rocks on west side of the beach have formed a series of swim-through gullies. They are good for all
levels of expertise. Depths from 6-15m. . Vis: good. Lots of interesting marine life.
Punta de la Mona
For more experienced divers. Depths of 15-45m. This site can be accessed from the beach (long snorkel) but is better by boat.
A submerged rocky spine extends out from the Punta. Sea life is always good with large shoals of sardines and anchovies that can attract Tuna and
other large predatory fish. Vis: usually good but look out for the current.
Fraggle Rock
Reachable from beach but easier by boat. A single large rocky outcrop in the center of the bay. The wrecks of a couple of
small boats and a car add a bit of extra interest. Fish life here is basically the same as the Punta but sometimes moon fish (sun fish) come here
to get cleaned by wrasse.
LA HERRADURA BAY
Joaquim
East side of the beach. Good for all levels. Depths of 3-9m. Fallen down rocks and sandy bottom. A lot of small fish and
octopus are found here.
Tres Picos or Los Gigantes
Usually a boat dive but can be snorkeled. Three large submerged rocks stretch from the shore. Depths of 5m on their shore side
reach 20m on their seaward. Marine life abounds with the occasional large sun (moon) fish coming in for cleaning by wrasse.
La Calita - Herradura Wall
Also called First Bay. The bay has a lot of fallen rocks at depths of 3-12m on a sandy bottom. A wall reaches out to depths of
40m. Lots of predatory fish come into the bay after the smaller ones. Marine life is interesting.
Las Piedras Altas Wall
A wall dive round from Herradura Wall to Punta de la Mona. Can be several dives or one interesting drift dive. Lots of marine
life as at Herradura Wall.
Cerro Gordo
West side of the bay has several good sites. From wall dives to cavern and cave diving. Depths of 15-20m. Conger and Moray
eels congregate around a large pillar at the entrance to the main cavern.
MISCELLANEOUS
Cantarijan Nudist Beach
Just west of La Herradura. Nice beach dive. Round to the west of the beach lie two caverns. The first one has a chimney which
lets light into the cavern, so creating some interesting light effects.
The Reef
From the east of Cantarijan beach, you can snorkel out to a very nice reef with interesting marine life. However, your
neoprene is conspicuous among so much "bioprene".
Canuelo Beach
Further west this dive is ideal for beginners at only 8m. Unfortunately it is a long walk from the road - too far to carry the
kit - so is usually a boat dive.
Almunecar Wreck
A small wreck lies off San Cristobal, a rocky peninsular in the center of the bay. A boat dive - depths of 16-25m with good
marine life around the wreck.
We can also organise trips to more distant sites when numbers permit. Please
email us if this is of interest.
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