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La Cueva de la Virgen
Easy cave-and-wreck dive near Calabardina.
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Local operator required
Boat access and the overhead tunnel make local briefing useful.
Guided boat dive with a short overhead tunnel, nearby wreck pieces, and mixed fish life; calm conditions and tidy overhead procedures matter most.
About La Cueva de la Virgen
La Cueva de la Virgen is an easy cave-and-wreck dive in the Aguilas/Calabardina area, built around a short overhead tunnel, a devotional cave marker, and nearby wreck pieces on a gently sloping seabed. The route is known for mixed fish life, with barracuda, groupers, moray and conger eels, nudibranchs, and the occasional larger pelagic passing through.
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Research Estimate At La Cueva de la Virgen
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is La Cueva de la Virgen?
This spotNearby spots
Community sourced coordinates.
La Cueva de la Virgen Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 25m
Depth Note
The tunnel is about 12m long, the cave entrance image sits around 15m, and nearby wrecks extend to roughly 25m.
Best Season
Late spring through autumn.
Typical Conditions
Gentle conditions are the norm, with the tunnel and wreck route calling for tidy buoyancy and an easy pace.
Safety & Access At La Cueva de la Virgen
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Use appropriate overhead-environment procedures and stay within your training and comfort limits.
Legal Notes
Check local site rules before entering the water and respect any access controls in the Aguilas area.
Local Intel For La Cueva de la Virgen
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Described as a very simple dive with gentle currents, with a short tunnel section and nearby wrecks.
Recent Logged Visits At La Cueva de la Virgen
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Dive Spot Log Averages At La Cueva de la Virgen
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
