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Cabo de Gata beach dive with rock, sand, and sheltered access.
Cabo de Gata beach dive with rock, sand, and sheltered access.
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Los Escullos 1 sits in Cabo de Gata Natural Park, with entry from Cala Palo by the Punta del Esparto promontory. The dive starts over rock, crevices, and seagrass before giving way to sand, so it suits beginner training, relaxed coastal dives, and short guided sessions. Expect salps and bream, plus groupers, barracuda, moray eels, nudibranchs, and other clear-water Mediterranean life rather than a deep or technical profile.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 12m
Depth Note
Beach entry in a rocky cove with sandy bottom; max depth around 12 m.
Best Season
All year
Typical Conditions
Rock formations, crevices, and seagrass with a sandy bottom farther out.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Check weather before committing; the dive center treats the site as weather-dependent.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Well suited to beginner courses, guided dives, and relaxed sessions.
Freediving
Good for shallow drills and relaxed practice on calm days.
Snorkeling
The shallow beach and clear water make it workable for snorkelling on calm days.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
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Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Dive-center page with scenery, visibility, beginner suitability, and marine-life context.
Official regional tourism article for Cabo de Gata dive ecology, shallow snorkeling, and dive-center support.
Independent resort listing with open-all-year status and on-site facility summary.
Resort activities page with diving courses and broader activity support.
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