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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

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Wildlife In Costa del Sol: Malaga and Nerja

Browse the full species list linked to approved dive spots in Costa del Sol: Malaga and Nerja.

Photo of Octopus
molluscs

Octopus

6 linked spots

Conger oceanicus from the Gulf of Mexico
saltwater-fishes

Conger Eel

Conger

5 linked spots

Photo of Nudibranch
molluscs

Nudibranch

4 linked spots

crab on rock
crustaceans

Crab

3 linked spots

gray snake photography
rays

Moray Eel

3 linked spots

Photo of Scorpionfish
saltwater-fishes

Scorpionfish

Scorpaenidae

3 linked spots

brown octopus swimming under the sea
molluscs

Cuttlefish

2 linked spots

Photo of Wrasse
saltwater-fishes

Wrasse

2 linked spots

Three dolphins swimming in clear blue ocean water
dolphins

Common Dolphin

Delphinus delphis

1 linked spots

Photo of Common Seahorse
seahorses-and-pipefishes

Common Seahorse

Hippocampus kuda

1 linked spots

Photo of Eel
saltwater-fishes

Eel

1 linked spots

Photo of Grouper/Basslets
saltwater-fishes

Grouper/Basslets

1 linked spots

Photo of Ocean Sunfish
saltwater-fishes

Ocean Sunfish

Mola mola

1 linked spots

a fish swimming in water
saltwater-fishes

Parrotfish

1 linked spots

Photo of Shrimp
crustaceans

Shrimp

1 linked spots

green and black fish in body of water
rays

Stingrays

1 linked spots