This dive site, Punto Open, is an ideal location for Open Water Diver level 1 courses due to its shallow depths, ranging from 10 to 18 meters, with a maximum recorded depth of 14 meters and an average of 7 meters. The site features a mix of rocky and sandy bottom topography and is well-protected from strong winds and currents, ensuring calm and safe diving conditions for novices. There is no specific history or navigation instruction provided, suggesting a straightforward dive profile suitable for training.
The marine life at Punto Open is characterized by an abundant presence of black sea urchins, which divers should be mindful of. Other observed species include round fish, tilefish, and two types of dogfish – spotted dogfish and regular dogfish. The site also hosts reeds, some gorgonians (cold water corals), various crabs, and sea cucumbers, contributing to a diverse small-scale ecosystem.
While no specific "best time to visit" is provided, the protected nature of Punto Open makes it suitable for diving year-round, weather permitting. Its calm conditions and manageable depth make it excellent for new divers to practice skills and observe local marine life. Freedivers can also enjoy the site's shallow, protected environment, focusing on observation of the small creatures and cold-water gorgonians.
