San Martín Sur is a captivating dive site located in Jávea, Spain. It benefits from shelter from northern winds, creating favorable diving conditions. The area features stone corridors and sandy bottoms near the cape wall. Divers can explore to a maximum depth of 18 meters. A notable feature is a tunnel connecting San Martín Sur to San Martín Norte, easily accessible with backlights secured. This tunnel provides an opportunity for underwater travel and offers exceptional views of backlighting. It's particularly well-suited for photographers seeking stunning underwater landscapes. The site’s sheltered location and the presence of the tunnel make it a rewarding dive for those who appreciate beautiful light displays.
San Martin Sur
Sheltered site with stone corridors and a scenic tunnel.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
21m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
wall divecavernswim-throughwide anglephotographybeginner friendly
Marine Life
Snowflake Moray
Scorpionfish
Octopus
Honeycomb Grouper
Nudibranch
Yellowtail Damselfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
intermediate
Shallow depth is manageable, but the tunnel presents an overhead environment requiring good buoyancy and comfort.
Hazards:
Overhead environment (tunnel)Boat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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