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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.
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Research Estimate At La piedra de la Ballena - Salango
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is La piedra de la Ballena - Salango?
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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
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced divers get the most from the site, but tidy buoyancy makes the fish layer easier to work.
Recent Logged Visits At La piedra de la Ballena - Salango
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Dive Spot Log Averages At La piedra de la Ballena - Salango
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
