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La piedra de la Ballena - Salango

Deeper guided Cabo de Gata dive with rock, posidonia, and big fish life.

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The local operators handle depth planning, park logistics, and the safest profile for the day.

Cabo de Gata posidonia-and-rock dive centered on a submerged outcrop and deeper fish life.

About La piedra de la Ballena - Salango

La piedra de la Ballena - Salango is a deeper guided Cabo de Gata dive built around a rock set in a large posidonia meadow. The submerged outcrop pulls in morays, congers, groupers, abadejo, and sunfish, making it a strong choice for divers who want a more serious Mediterranean profile.

Research Estimate At La piedra de la Ballena - Salango

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VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities

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La piedra de la Ballena - Salango Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

21m - 24m

Depth Note

Local operator pages place the rock at roughly 21-24 m, with the outcrop sitting in a large posidonia meadow off Agua Amarga.

Best Season

Year-round, with calmer sea days and good visibility making the deeper profile easier to enjoy.

Typical Conditions

Deep rock in a posidonia meadow, with large fish life and a more serious depth profile than the shallow trail dives.

Safety & Access At La piedra de la Ballena - Salango

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Safety Notes

Treat it as a deeper guided dive and keep buoyancy tight around the rock where the big fish work the meadow edge.

Access Restrictions

Use a local Cabo de Gata or Mojacar operator; this is a guided park dive off Agua Amarga rather than a casual shore stop.

Legal Notes

The site sits in Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, so active-tourism and marine-park rules apply.

Local Intel For La piedra de la Ballena - Salango

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Advanced divers get the most from the site, but tidy buoyancy makes the fish layer easier to work.

La piedra de la Ballena - Salango Dive Conditions Planner

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