This dive site is renowned for its stunning underwater topography, featuring a series of caves, large caverns, and swim-throughs. The main attraction is the dramatic play of light filtering through openings in the rock, creating an ethereal atmosphere. The walls and crevices are home to a rich variety of Mediterranean marine life.
Cuevas de Cantarriján
Spectacular underwater caves and swim-throughs with abundant marine life.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
22m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
cavernswim-throughwall diverock formationwide angle photographymacro photography
Marine Life
Painted Comber
Snowflake Moray
Mediterranean Damselfish
Nudibranch
Common Octopus
Salema Porgy
Conger Eel
Dusky Grouper
Spiny Squat Lobster
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Features caverns and swim-throughs requiring excellent buoyancy control.
Hazards:
boat trafficoverhead environment
Current Strength:
Mild
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