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Costa del Sol: Malaga and Nerja
Mediterranean cliffs, protected coves, and easy city access on Spain's sun coast
Updated Apr 20, 2026 • 26 sources
Signature sites
Featured dive spots for Costa del Sol: Malaga and Nerja
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Cueva de las Palomas
Wall
Costa del Sol Malaga and Nerja: a site-specific underwater feature shore dive
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CUEVA DEL JARRO
Guided cave dive on Punta de la Mona.
Visibility20 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
CUEVAS DE CANTARRIJÁN
Shallow cliff caves at Cantarriján.
Visibility18 m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Visibility2 m
AccessEasy entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
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