Operator page covering boat or occasional shore access, depth bands, and the cars zone.
Piedra de la Higuera is a deep inlet dive near La Herradura.
Piedra de la Higuera is a deep inlet dive near La Herradura.
Use a local La Herradura operator because access and conditions are plan-dependent.
Piedra de la Higuera is a large rock in a sandy inlet near Marina del Este and La Herradura, with old cars and a jet ski resting on the bottom. The dive drops away quickly and rewards careful buoyancy, while the rock and surrounding sand hold a rich mix of coral growth, crustaceans, and bigger fish that use the area as a regular stop.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
17m - 40m
Depth Note
Descent around 17 m with a maximum depth up to 40 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with clearer water and easier sea state in the warmer months.
Typical Conditions
A sandy inlet with rock, coral, and debris, plus a deeper western side that adds complexity.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight in the cars zone and be ready for plan changes when the sea is less settled.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the norm; shore access only when conditions and the dive plan allow.
Legal Notes
Follow local marina and dive-area rules around La Herradura and Marina del Este.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A deep, layered Mediterranean dive with sand, rock, debris, and more structure as you move around the site.
Freediving
Freediving is secondary here; the depth and structure make it better for scuba than casual apnea sessions.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not the main use case; the best features sit deeper and are better reached on scuba.
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
Operator page covering boat or occasional shore access, depth bands, and the cars zone.
Operator guide page for Piedra de la Higuera with depth, visibility, seasonality, and reef-life notes.
Official tourism page for the Piedra de la Higuera immersion area in the Marina del Este / La Herradura bay.
Official tourism route page identifying Piedra de la Higuera (Los Coches) in the bay.
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