Local center page with Pantalanes 17 m max open and year-round season.
Shallow Alicante pontoon-and-outfall dive with strong night life
Shallow Alicante pontoon-and-outfall dive with strong night life
Pantalanes is an Alicante night-dive structure built from old pontoon remnants and a long outfall pipe, giving the site an eerie industrial feel underwater. The profile is shallow and easy to read, so divers spend more time on the supports, pipework, and small-life traffic than on depth. After dark it comes alive, with dentex, octopus, scorpionfish, and squid becoming the main draw.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 17m
Depth Note
The structure is very shallow at the top and runs down to about 16-17 m.
Best Season
Winter, especially January to March, for calmer seas and better visibility.
Typical Conditions
Shallow structure diving with modest visibility, light current most days, and a strong night-dive payoff.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use a light and keep fins and hoses tight around the pipework; the structure is the point, not open-water cruising.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Night-dive-friendly pontoon and outfall structure with easy profiles and a lot of small-life action.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local center page with Pantalanes 17 m max open and year-round season.
Boat-outings page listing Pantalanes among Alicante boat dives.
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