This dive site area offers a rich variety of underwater landscapes, from sheltered bays perfect for training to dramatic walls and rock formations. The clear waters host a typical Mediterranean array of marine life, including octopus, moray eels, and large schools of fish. It is particularly known for its excellent topography within the Maro-Cerro Gordo natural park.
La Herradura
Diverse Mediterranean diving with clear waters and rocky topography.
- Access
20m Avg Depth
52m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Scorpionfish
Sponge
Octopus
Moray Eel
Gorgonian
Conger Eel
Yellowtail Damselfish
Mola Mola
Nudibranch
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Grouper
Sea Bream
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Offers shallow shore dives for beginners and deep boat dives for advanced/technical divers.
Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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