Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Spain

A very easy dive, due to the fact, that this part of the "Raton" (rock), is protected from the Galician winds. A lot of invert life, including sea fans, lobsters and octopuses. A lot of rock fishes, and eventually, from June to September, schools of big Mola Mola fishes. Beware of fishing nets,rods and boats! We are very near the marina! In addition, big anchors of the seventeen century ships that were involve on the famous battle between French army and Spanish armada, can be seen. Only a short boat tryp from the Guetaria marina. Turn left from the marina, and then turn again left. If you want to, you can hire the local diving center services. Raton de Guetaria is also known as Raton.

Night dive.A beach with a very easy access, and very easy level. A lot of facilities around. In winter, a dry suit will be needed (or recommended!). The dive starts in the artificial dock, and goes down gently, into a fine sand bottom. Red mullets,Scorpionfishes, rare crabs, electric rays, cuttlefish, octopuses, squids and many animals will be seen in this relaxing dive. Quite near, in the new docks, there is a PADI dive center. From shore; in the middle of Guetarian fisherman`s village Guetaria Beach is also known as Getaria.

The Island of Fuerteventura has several shore dives where you even see sharks and lots of big rays.

Arrecife Artificial de Tabarca is also known as Zona 4. Reserva Marina de Tabarca.

Gran Canaria is an underwater resort on the south eastern tip that is only accessible from shore. Lots of moray eels, barracudas, huge mass of snappers, rays have been seen.

A the southern entry of the cavern, there is a small, bronze statue of a dolphin. There are several tunnels in the area, the main one starts at the Dolphin. There is another on on the E side (deeper and darker) and a small one to the W. E part of Meda Petita. Dolphin's cave is also known as El Dofí, Tunels del Dofi.

Tarifa is Spain's southernmost spot and the only place where you can dive in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean the same day. Park your car on the access road to Tarifa Island and chose your dive spot according to wind and currents. Visibility is usually good, so bring along your camera. From shore.

Reef running off from sea wall. lots of fish life in the area, with Rays, Barracuda, Morays, Angel Sharks and Amberjacks. Nice dive for fish life and photos. Beware of occasional currents on the dive site. Easy access from beach. Short swim to sea wall for start of reef. Playa Flamingo is also known as Flamingo Reef.

Pasito Blanco Arrecife artificial is also known as Arrecife artificial de Pasito Blanco, Artificial Reef.

Vinaros triador is a 2.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Spain, Costa Blanca which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.

Shore Dive 8m to 25m -- Mala is a small resort in the north east of Lanzarote. It is a fair way from anywhere else and attracts a number of naturists. There is an almost circular rocky cove which provides the swimming area and the entry and exit point for diving. To reach the cove involves a walk along, and then down the cliff on a rocky path where entry and exit to the water is by a ladder. This is not always possible so we will not undertake the journey to Mala when the winds are from the east or south and there is a swell running. When conditions are good this is a pleasant dive over sand and rock. There are a number of rocky outcrops and an area with caves which can be entered. These are a photographer's delight. Shoals of fish swim around the rocks and Angel Sharks, Rays and Groupers are common. Two dives are possible here, one to the left and the other to the right, so a two dive day is possible at Mala. LANZAROTE, situated approximately 95kms off the west coast of North Africa, is a volcanic island rising out of the deep Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northerly of the 7 Canary Islands and is on the same latitude as Florida and the Red Sea. Lanzarote benefits from a sub-tropical climate with more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain than the other Canary Islands

You can start by the Bau de Cap Falco shaol. Insted of going south, go northeast, cross the sandy channel and dive around the large reef named la isla bonita. There are a lot of tiny lobstars in the reef cracks... Just 100m northeast of the Bau de Cap Falco dive site.

Punta de Capdepera

diving in the same area as deco dangers... take care! beneath the cages of the farm is easy to find agelotes, large stingrays, bishops, eagles, mice who come to see you, Lacha banks and seahorses

In front of Costa Calma.

Some big rocks fell down the Peñon and form this dive site. Murray eels, Conger eels, octopus, barracuda ... you can find here. Also can be a nice drift dive in case of current. An excellent spot for night diving ! Access is done by boat, the easiest way, but can also be done from the end of the board walk passage, but it is a 15 min dive from this point. Because there is no access permitted for cars on the board walk, you have a long walk with your equipment.

Boat or Shore Dive 32m -- This dive can start from the shore at Playa Barrilla or can be from the boat. The dive goes along the wall at the edge of the reef where there are lots of nooks and crannies to explore. Life on the wall is good; there are Sponges, Sea Mat, Sea Squirts and amongst them are Nudibranchs; but also look out to sea where there may be Barracuda, Grouper and Rays. There is a memorial to Dieter, a previous dive centre owner, at 30 metres and a small growth of pretty Red Tree Coral in an overhang at 28 metres. The dive continues over the sand on top of the reef where there is often a Grouper waiting for the divers. LANZAROTE, situated approximately 95kms off the west coast of North Africa, is a volcanic island rising out of the deep Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northerly of the 7 Canary Islands and is on the same latitude as Florida and the Red Sea. Lanzarote benefits from a sub-tropical climate with more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain than the other Canary Islands.

Boat or Shore Dive 35m -- The dive starts moderately shallow over sand and follows a gully down to the reef. There is the wreck of a small boat and the shell of a car in the sand en route. In this area are numbers of large Spider Crabs. After reaching the reef swim with the wall on the right hand side. Trumpetfish are common here, and remember to keep a lookout to seaward to see Barracuda and Jacks. When it is time to go shallower turn back onto the top of the reef and swim into the shallower water LANZAROTE, situated approximately 95kms off the west coast of North Africa, is a volcanic island rising out of the deep Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northerly of the 7 Canary Islands and is on the same latitude as Florida and the Red Sea. Lanzarote benefits from a sub-tropical climate with more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain than the other Canary Islands.

Nice scenic dive lots to see easy conditions and good vis.Blue hole a large swim through dropping from top of the wall in 20m to wall face at 30m. Access via harbour steps and short surface swim. Agujero azul is also known as El Hoyo, Blue Hole.

Alongside the coast, there is a cave (+/- 10m depth) Going into the cave, fresh water is mixing with salty one, creating opacity for a few meters before the dive can go ahead. Various standard species to be seen, including ray, polpos, ... Xabia. Access from the playa del Granadella Granadella is also known as Deniamar.

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Cap de Saint Antoni. Cala del Tangó is also known as Cabo de San Antonio.

Xabia. Northern part of the Isola del Portixoll

Tunel de la Atlantida is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Species: Tamboril espinoso, langosta, Tacoron, El Hierro. It is possible to access from shore but is hard to carry all the equipment, more than 15 min. walking by a difficult path. La cueva del diablo is also known as Devil's cave.

Veril de Manolito is also known as Veril de La Media Luna.

Spectacular uw cliffs in front of the famous Papagayo beach. Suitable also for snorkeling. Boats taking / leaving people off/on beach traficing frequently in the bay Easy access from the Papagayo beach - alternatively by boat from the nearest harbours

Nice dive site with interesting rock formations, lots of cuttlefish and octopus. By boat or awkward entry and exit from shore Pal Mar Faro is also known as Faro de Palmar.

Pasito Blanco

The Portuguese Island of Madeira has a excellent diving facility with a fantastic shore dive place. Even schools of Manta ray can be seen here !!

Boat or Shore Dive 6m to 18m --This dive, near the wall of the small Fariones harbour, consists of a mixture of small reefs and sand. The dive can be in the shallower water around the harbour wall or can be on the long narrow outcrops at right angles to the shore or can be a mixture of the two. There's an abundance of small reef life and the occasional sighting of Angel Sharks. LANZAROTE, situated approximately 95kms off the west coast of North Africa, is a volcanic island rising out of the deep Atlantic Ocean. It is the most northerly of the 7 Canary Islands and is on the same latitude as Florida and the Red Sea. Lanzarote benefits from a sub-tropical climate with more days of sunshine and fewer days of rain than the other Canary Islands.

There are several wrecks, some pretty new and some old enough. These old ones where nearly destroyed by the construction of the new dock, and one of the best was cut in half by the dock pilars. The spot it's interesting enough for the wrecks alone, but also it's a common place to see Angel sharks buried in the sand between the wrecks. By boat usually, but there are some local centers that would take you swimming to the spot Erizos wrecks is also known as Pecios de Puerto del Carmen.

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Dive site is named after a large number of old anchors found there. It is a trench found along the reef that stretches from Corralejo to Playa Blanca (Lanzarote). You can find many types of rays as well as lobsters, Barred Hog Fish, Groupers, Breams, Barracuda's, Glasseyes, and the occasional deep sea fish. North of Corralejo, towards Playa Blanca (Lanzarote), 2 miles off shore

Bufador de son solomó is also known as Blue hole.

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The island is a bird preserve area (like gulls and similar) so it's not possible to land foot on it. Underwater, there are many small fish, and octopus Access only by boat, there are many local dive center that will take you there, all located in the port vicinites Isla grossa is also known as Isla Grossa - Manga.

30 meter deep cave with sweet water pool at the end which you enter via chimnee with freshwater halocline. Small narrow cave, two chambers with cold water. Experienced divers only From the shore, shallow wall dive towards the cave entrance. Pozo de la luna is also known as Moon Pool, The moon pool.

Located just below the mountain of the monk, to raise this very protected, only accessible by boat, anchoring is located at about 5 meters deep, and diving is common after passing a background of Posidonia, we find that would be continued but submerged mountain, it usually goes along the same up to its maximum depth is 12 meters, they will follow the contour, and back up the slope is formed by the same to 7 meters and making a diagonal returns to the place of anchorage.

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Nice Rocks / holes with lots of underwater life

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Inside the bay of Moraira and along the wall of the cape this is a very good spot for first diving experiences. At the point of the cape, separated from the wall there is a beautiful stone, full with life. At this point currents can hit quite hard, making in difficult to return into the bay. Night diving here is a wonder.

Close to the Marine protected area there are a lot of diferent species. Lava rock and sandy areas- Easy from the beach in the north end of the beach. Puerto Naos nord is also known as Puerto Naos.

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Marmoler is also known as Avverine.

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Near the base are emerging on the surface a series of rocks called the Merino. Immersion simple and entertaining by the type of rocky bottom where you can see a large quantity Entering through the left side of the beach until the end of the beach, located a few meters from the base (the finger of God). Las Merinas is also known as Agaete.

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Between Burgos and Santander.

Veril de las Langostas is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Francisquita was a cargo spanish boat sunken in 1952. It is a 45m by 8m boat. By boat. From Ciutadella, reach Punta Nati, and then, 1.4 Nautic miles to NW.

Hollow reef on Menorca's North coast with a maze of tunnels, chimneys & letter boxes.

Italian steamship built in 1888 of 120m long and 15m sleeve. Torpedoed by a German submarine U35 on 3.10.1917, during WWI. It remains are in a sandy bottom in 45m. of depth, in navigation position offering his head to NE. The wreck is split in two, leaving the central part of the boat rather damaged by the impact of the torpedo. Only by boat. There are many dive centers that will take you there Carbonero is also known as SS Thordisa.

Well, not much to see in the Mar Menor, apart from occasional small fish and with very, very good luck, some seahorse. The bottom is mud, and visibility is very small. To take your addiction off if you have no other thing The Mar menor it's an inland sea. You can acces by multiples sites, all across the shore. Mar Menor is also known as Mar menor - Manga.

Bajo de Dentro is also known as Bajo de enmedio.

3 diferentes inmersiones llenas de vida. 3 different dives full of life.

It is an area of calm waters ideal for beginners. Carretera Calpe-Moraira, El Baladrar (Benissa). Located in term of Benissa town, but has access from the road between Calpe Moraira.Viene Indicated as "The Cove Baladrar" but indigenously known as Punta Estrella. Punta Estrella is also known as El Baladrar.

Wreck of San Andres, a steam iron structure, which sank in 1856 due to strong winds from the east. The real name of this ship was the "Miño", but among the divers this ship is best known as the San Andres because his remains had once among a huge lead ingots with these words engraved. There are some remains of the ship, the bow and the bridge, steam boilers and large wheels. Only for advanced divers. Aquatic Life: congers, brunettes, crab, lobsters, meros, sunfish, forkbeard Soaurce: http://www.buceotarifa.com NB: The wreck itself is not really spectacular but the "saescape" and marine life are definitely! SE of Isla de Tarifa (La Palomas)

Playa de Los Cancajos is also known as Los Cancajos fuera.

Fish boat; sank in 1986 as it entered Vigo Bay, NW Spain.

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Puig de Sitges is also known as Maricel.

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Hydrofoil from the Russian Meteor series. Not a fantastic wreck cos very destroyed by the currents and storm. Close to El Pajaro harbour.

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Very interesting point

If you're lucky you will see a big Ray like Rodolfo did.

Once anchored the boat should make a visit to little depth of the walls, filled with the colorful invertebrates that many carpet, then continue the immersion depth in a westerly direction and depth, leaving the creek there is a crack , that if there is not much lift should enter, as well is located at the entrance there are large stones removed from the cliff. It is easy to find octopus, croakers, forkbeards, some merit among rocks, and it is not difficult to find any surprises as sea hares of good size. The best access is from Calabardina, boat, if not much lift, because if the conditions are temporary is very cumbersome to do by the little depth.

El bosque de coral negro is also known as el bosquete.

A cave with Our Lady of Victory within contraluces light from multiple entries with high biodiversity makes a wonderful dive Mojacar, Villaricos. Almeria

Nice canyon and a wall, remains of the SS LLanishen short climb to access the best starting point, possible entry by stairs 50 meters away Oliguera is also known as Oli Canyon.

Start this dive on a bouy situated on a large rock, between 8 and 12m deep, usually surrounded by dozens of Zebra Seabreem (Diplodus cervinus). In the many cracks live Black Morays (Muraena augusti) and Brown Morays (Gymnothorax unicolor), sometimes accompanied by the rare Goldentail moray (Gymnothorax miliaris). Continue along the edge of a bank that runs parallel to the shore. Stick to a maximum depth of around 20m as below this depth the marine life diminishes considerably. Here you'll find an abundance of large Dusky Grouper (Epinephelus marginatus). Return to the boat crossing through a labyrinth formed by lava flows, where we find groups of trumpetfish (Aulostomus strigosus) and Island Groupers (Mycteroperca fusca) mixing with thousands of ornate wrasse (Thalassoma pavo). Here we find a hole covered in Black Coral at only 15m.

Los Roncadores del Tfe Tour is also known as Tfe Tour.

Diving is simple, leaving with the flow between the large stones removed from the cliff. Once in the water should take the maximum depth, reaching the sandy bottom, where we tour the veril the cliff in both directions, but here is best in this direction. In the area of the beach you can find some scrapie. You may find, especially in summer banks barracudas, and throughout the year, forkbeards, octopus, some grouper, cigarrones, croaker, whiting, etc., besides numerous invertebrates Sólamente en barco

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At a depth of 8 metres off the beach of La Herradura Playa is Damsel's Wreck. It is a small fishing boat that sunk a few months ago. Marine life has established on the wreck mostly the humble Damselfish. It isn't a super amazing wreck but it is the second discovered wreck inside La Herradura bay. If you go off of La Herradura Playa on the Western side of the bay, follow the rocky outcrop until you pass these three ma made objects protruding from the seabed. 1. An upside down inboard engine. 2. A car Tyre laying flat 3. A large chain draped over the sea floor and a large rock. If you have passed these three things then you will be very close to Damsel's Wreck. Continue along the rocky reef's edge until you find the wreck of a small fishing boat. This is Damsel's Wreck. Damsel's Wreck is also known as Juani Y David Wreck.

The Arc of San Andres is a pit formed by the subsidence of the dome of a cave, now open-air shows that the rock arch at the entrance to the ancient cave. On both sides of the arch of the cave are crevices where morays, conger and simple. This can be done with dive center diving school Mojacar.

Les boles is also known as Boia oceanogràfica.

By boat ride from Playa de Santiago, La Gmoera

The orange tunnel is named after a hole covered with yellow encrusting anemones (Parazoanthus axinellae). Also there are rocks where you can find sea cicadas (Scyllarides latus), the community of cicadas is studied by biologists from the Natural Reserve of Cabo de Gata. Natural reserve.

East of Puerto de la selva, just east from the lighthouse.

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Pecio Cala Monjo is also known as Bajo Cala Monjo.

Typical immersion characterized by large stone blocks off the cliff of Cabo Cope, where you can see the representative of the Mediterranean fauna. You should take flashlight to look beneath the stone blocks, or simply looking for cracks, forkbeards, croakers, morenas, rascacios, etc ... Near the cliff is little depth to be increased up to 26/28 meters in the direction of open water where we found a beach with Posidonia and typical associated fauna. As all these dives are made in favor of the little stream that usually occur in the area, which makes it very comfortable. By boat

A pleasant drift with large boulders on the cliff side down to a sandy seabed full of garden eels, look out for nudibranch, moray, blennies, and anemone amongst the rocks and cuttlefish, rays, angel shark and other bottom dwellers in the sand which often leave their mark, generally very good visibility. Species to be aware of : Weaver fish & Torpedo Ray in the sand. A short 10 minute boat ride from Puerto Mogan Marina

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This cave is crowed with shrimps, that hide here during the day. When you aproach the cave, you will be flanked by some groupers that wait for the divers to go into the cave and light the shrimps, so they could eat them. Also, near the cave there is a branch of orange coral. By shore, by the dock of playa chica Cueva de las gambas is also known as Shrimp Cave.

Playa del Jablillo is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Canary, Lanzarote which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Big rocks with lot of groupers. Great wall between 20m and 40m (sandy floor) with large gorgonians and lobsters. There is a little cave at 45m. NNE of Meda Gran, NE of Punta de Coetera Pedra de Deu is also known as Piedra del Deu.

blocks at 15 meter Cap d'en Font is also known as Blocks.