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Official Panela page with shore/boat access on calm days, 5-10m shallows, a 10m cave entrance, 17m bottom, and weak current.
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Caloura Panela
Caloura cave and arch site for calm days.
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Shallow coastal cave with shore access on calm days, weak current, and a good snorkel or easy scuba profile when the sea is flat.
About Caloura Panela
Panela is a sheltered Caloura coastal cave and arch site that rewards calm-day diving with clear light, shallow ledges, and an easy volcanic swim-through feel. It is a better fit for relaxed scuba and snorkelling than for rough-water planning.
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Research Estimate At Caloura Panela
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
Where Is Caloura Panela?
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Caloura Panela Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 17m
Depth Note
Shallow 5-10m water leads into a large cave with a 10m opening and a 17m bottom, plus nearby volcanic arches.
Best Season
May to October
Typical Conditions
Calm-day coastal cave and arch conditions with weak current, shallow water, and the best snorkel windows in settled summer weather.
Safety & Access At Caloura Panela
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight in the cave and arches, and only use the site when sea state is calm enough for a clean shore entry.
Access Restrictions
Best only on calm sea days; rough conditions make the shore entry and cave sections less comfortable and less safe.
Legal Notes
The Caloura coast is a conservation-sensitive volcanic shoreline; avoid damaging the cave, arches, or marine life and follow local access rules.
Local Intel For Caloura Panela
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Panela works well as a relaxed scuba site on calm days, with a cavern, swim-through arches, and clear light effects.
Freediving
Experienced apneists can use Panela on very calm days, but the cavern and overhead sections make it a technical freedive choice.
Snorkeling
Panela is one of the better snorkel options in the Caloura area when the sea is flat, thanks to the shallow ledges and 5-10m water.
Wildlife at Caloura Panela
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Recent Logged Visits At Caloura Panela
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Caloura Panela
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
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