This dive site, Bajo del Faro, is located on Isla Benidorm, underneath the island's lighthouse. The dive primarily involves following a captivating wall that runs parallel to the island's coastline, providing a straightforward and scenic underwater journey. Divers typically navigate by keeping the island wall to one side, exploring its features as they descend and returning along the same structure. While the official maximum depth is 20 meters, the site description notes depths reaching up to 25 meters in certain areas, adding a slight variation to the dive profile.
The marine life at Bajo del Faro is abundant and varied, making it an engaging experience for underwater enthusiasts. Divers can expect to encounter large schools of damsel fish, creating dynamic formations against the wall, alongside various species of breams. The rocky crevices and ledges of the wall hide fascinating creatures such as moray eels and conger eels. For those with a keen eye for macro life, numerous specimens of nudibranchs can be discovered. The possibility of encountering majestic eagle rays adds an exciting dimension to the dives here.
The best time to visit this dive site would generally be during the warmer months when Mediterranean waters offer the most comfortable conditions and vibrant marine activity. Its relatively shallow average depth and clear navigational cues make it highly suitable for both novice divers looking to gain experience and experienced divers seeking a relaxed and rich dive. Freedivers will also find the wall and its diverse life perfectly suited for breath-hold exploration, offering plenty to see within accessible depths.
