La Piedra del Abadejo

4.0 (1 review)

Intermediate/Advanced

Rock wall dive with abundant moray eels and strong currents.

Boat Access
10m Avg Depth
21m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, La Piedra del Abadejo, is located within a Natural Park in Spain, specifically near the Strait of Gibraltar. It lacks buoy markings, requiring precise navigation. Underwater, divers will encounter an impressive rock wall descending to a sandy bottom, with depths varying between 10 and 25 meters. The site also features interesting elements such as lost anchors. No specific history or story is provided for this location.

The marine life here is quite rich, particularly known for abundant moray eels and scorpionfish, which can be found hiding in the rocky crevices. Divers also have the possibility of spotting larger fish species such as groupers and pollock, adding to the excitement of the dive.

The best time to visit this dive site would depend on local current conditions, as it is characterized by moderate to strong prevailing ebb currents. Divers should be experienced in drift diving and comfortable with navigating in currents. Due to these strong currents and the site's profile, it is generally not suitable for snorkelers or freedivers, who might find the conditions too challenging.

Diving

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wall divestrong currentsdrift divemarine parkrock formationsmoray eelsscorpionfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate/Advanced

Moderate to strong currents require good diving skills and experience for this unmarked site.

Hazards:
strong currentsboat traffic
Current Strength:

Strong

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This dive site information and pictures are sponsored by LEON MARINO Diving Center

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