La Higuera

4.0 Scout Score

Intermediate

Rocky wall dive with diverse macro life and topography.

Boat Access
16m Avg Depth
22m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located on the north face of the Peñón de Ifach, a prominent rock formation off the coast. The dive offers a gradual descent through the wall of the rock, providing access to a unique underwater environment. The seabed consists primarily of large rocks, which create an interesting landscape for exploration. Divers can encounter various marine life including lobsters, conger eels, moray eels, groupers, and fascinating nudibranchs commonly referred to as "Swiss cows." Octopuses may also be observed. This dive shares a sandy area with the Los Arcos dive site, potentially hosting species like mantelina or sole. It’s a rewarding experience for those interested in exploring a rugged underwater world.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

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Marine Life

  • Gorgonian Gorgonian
  • Snowflake Moray Snowflake Moray
  • Nudibranch Nudibranch
  • Starfish Starfish
  • Octopus Octopus
  • Sponge Sponge
  • Honeycomb Grouper Honeycomb Grouper
  • Anemone Anemone
  • Flatfish Flatfish
  • California Spiny Lobster California Spiny Lobster
  • Red Sea Urchin Red Sea Urchin
  • Angelshark Angelshark
  • Conger Eel Conger Eel
  • Leopard Sea Slug Leopard Sea Slug

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Depth reaches 22 meters, suitable for divers beyond entry-level with good buoyancy control.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Mild

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