This dive site is a spectacular underwater mountain rising from over 40 meters, with its peak at around 24 meters. The pinnacle's walls are completely covered in vibrant red and yellow gorgonians, attracting large schools of barracuda, dentex, and massive groupers. It is considered one of the most emblematic and impressive dives in the Mediterranean.
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Deep underwater pinnacle dive in famous Cabo de Palos.
Boat Access
30m Avg Depth
42m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Scorpionfish
Honeycomb Grouper
Octopus
Southern Eagle Ray
Sea Fan
Snowflake Moray
Mola Mola
Dentex
Nudibranch
Barracuda
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Deep pinnacle dive (24-42m) with potential for strong currents.
Hazards:
depthcurrentboat trafficdecompression sickness
Current Strength:
Variable
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