Official regional tourism listing for the local dive operator and Cabo San Martín dive area.
Boat-access wall dive with a shallow tunnel and landmark.
Boat-access wall dive with a shallow tunnel and landmark.
San Martin Sur is a boat-access wall dive off Jávea's Cabo San Martín. The route steps down a Mediterranean wall over stone corridors and sandy patches, with a shallow tunnel crossing option and a clear stone landmark that helps you find the return. Expect typical sea bass, bream, and other Mediterranean life, plus a relaxed guided profile that works best when the sea is calm.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 18m
Depth Note
Stepped wall route with a shallow tunnel near the top of the wall and a clear stone landmark for the ascent.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer sea states and north-wind shelter making the best days easier to plan.
Typical Conditions
Stepped wall, stone corridors, sandy bottoms, and a shallow tunnel near the top of the wall.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep the tunnel crossing for calm conditions, stay close to the wall, and treat the tunnel as an overhead feature even though both exits are visible.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the tunnel crossing should only be attempted when conditions are favorable and under guide judgment.
Legal Notes
Follow local operator guidance and any cape-area marine rules that apply in Jávea.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A beginner-friendly guided wall dive with a clear route marker and a tunnel option when conditions allow.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the wall and tunnel are better handled on scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary; the main route sits below the surface and is planned as 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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official regional tourism listing for the local dive operator and Cabo San Martín dive area.
Community guide noting year-round visibility and the shallow tunnel connection.
Local dive-center page with boat access, tunnel, sheltered north-wind exposure, and max depth.
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