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Boat-access wall dive at Cabo Negro in Javea.
Boat-access wall dive at Cabo Negro in Javea.
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Boat access and reserve logistics make a local operator the normal way to dive PARED NEGRA.
PARED NEGRA is a boat-access wall dive off Javea at Cabo Negro, where the cliff drops in steps toward a shallow sandy finish and the route often threads a tunnel and a set of arches. The site is known for clear water, rock relief, and small-hole hunting for octopus and morays, with bass and other fish moving along the wall. Plan it on a calm day because the exact line is chosen around wind and sea state.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 18m
Depth Note
Public operator pages place the route between about 3 m and 18 m, with a wall-to-sand finish around 5 m after the tunnel and arches.
Best Season
Year-round, but calm sea-state days matter more than the calendar.
Typical Conditions
Wall dive with a tunnel and arches, chosen day-of around sea state and wind.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The tunnel and arches add an overhead-environment planning wrinkle, so treat the calm-day route as the normal plan and the exposed line as a weather-dependent option.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, with reserve permits and operator-led logistics.
Legal Notes
Diving in the reserve is permit restricted, so use the normal licensed-operator flow for the area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided scuba dive on calm days; the wall, tunnel, and arches are the signature sequence.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site because the route and overhead section are built around guided scuba logistics.
Snorkeling
A tiny sheltered cove can suit snorkel, but the main PARED NEGRA line is a scuba dive.
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.
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Research Sources
Club/event page with route, depth, and difficulty details.
Dive center page describing access, max depth, and day-of conditions.
Tourism/guide page describing boat access and reserve permit constraints.
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