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Entrance to the fishing port with great visibility, night-dive life, and easy dock access.
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Puerto de La Restinga
Puerto de La Restinga: sheltered harbour training dive
Harbour and breakwater dive in La Restinga with clean water, rocky sand, and easy access for night dives and courses.
About Puerto de La Restinga
Puerto de La Restinga is a sheltered harbour dive inside the small fishing port of La Restinga, with easy access from the dock steps and a rocky sand bottom under the breakwaters. It is used regularly for night dives, courses, and introductory dives because the water stays clean and the site remains calm enough for relaxed training. Expect a practical port-edge dive with marine life and good visibility, not an open-ocean current hunt. The nearby marina also makes it convenient for gear, supplies, and a post-dive meal.
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Research Estimate At Puerto de La Restinga
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessEasy entry
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Puerto de La Restinga?
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Puerto de La Restinga Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8.5m - 16m
Depth Note
Daytime dive described at 8.5-16m; the sheltered night-time dive under the breakwaters is around 12m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calm seas preferred.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered harbour water with sand-and-rock bottom, calm currents, and high visibility.
Safety & Access At Puerto de La Restinga
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Check the sea state before entering and avoid the dive if the port gets heavy.
Access Restrictions
Watch port traffic and skip the dive in heavy sea conditions.
Legal Notes
Follow harbour rules and local dive-centre guidance around the breakwaters.
Local Intel For Puerto de La Restinga
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Frequently used for night dives, courses, and introductory scuba dives.
Freediving
The sheltered shallow harbour edge can work for calm freedive practice, but this is mainly a scuba and training site.
Snorkeling
Snorkel use is secondary; the site is much better for scuba and night diving.
Wildlife at Puerto de La Restinga
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Puerto de La Restinga
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Puerto de La Restinga
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
