Tarifa
Located at Europe's most southerly point with breath taking views of Africa across the Straits of Gibraltar, Tarifa offers crystal clear waters, spectacular rock formations and a diverse marine life. Also known as the "Capital of the wind" Tarifa has become a popular destination with kite and wind surfers from around the globe. Its long white beaches and constant winds provide an ideal place to practice. Diving from the shore on either the Mediterranean or Atlantic side of the "Isla De Las Palomas" (depending on wind direction) you will enjoy good visibility, large schools of fish, conger and moray eels, rays and so much more, It’s ideal for the underwater photographer. Maximum depths will depend on level of diver certification.
Gibraltar
Camp Bay
The dive site is situated in the south west of Gibraltar and provides an amazing opportunity to dive 5 wrecks in 2 dives. The first of the two dives will take you to "Batty's Barge" and the 482M Cable Layer which were purposely sunk in 1990 to form part of an artificial reef project and since then have become covered with marine life. With a maximum depth of 17m "Batty’s Barge" and the 482m make an ideal wreck dive for all levels of experience. Following the surface interval (lunch break) it’s back into the water to explore the three barges located in the north of the bay at a depth of 8-16m. The first two barges were believed to have been scuttled in the 1950's after bringing materials for the refurbishment of the jetty. The third barge was purposely sunk as part of the Camp Bay Artificial Reef Project. With an abundance of marine life on and around the wrecks taking a torch and a camera is a must.
Little Bay
Just south of Camp Bay a strip of coastal defence leads to a small cove called Little Bay, best known for having been the site of a prisoner of war camp. This cove has a shingle and rocky slope which drops down to approximately 6m depth, then becomes a gently shelving sand bottom. Within the bay lay three wrecks. The 'MV Panico' a 17m long white motor cruiser at a depth of 18m. The 'Admiral Rooke' a 19m long wooden hulled former navy harbour patrol vessel sits at a depth of 20m. Most of the superstructure has rotted away but the hull remains intact. The final wreck is named the 'General Elliot' was purposely sunk in 12 m of water in 2002 and was a sister ship to the Admiral Rooke. All of the wrecks have an abundance of marine life on and around them due to the influence of the Atlantic Stream bringing with it large amounts of micro organisms. Visibility around the wrecks is usually around 10m but can get up 25m on a good day. JUST REMEMBER Gibraltar is part of the UK so don't forget your passport!
Bahia De Casares
Situated 5km's west of Estepona, in the direction of Gibraltar, Bahia de Casares provides a dive site formed by large rock formations, lying at depths between 6-12m. This site offers swim throughs and rock canyons with large schools of fish, conger and moray eels, rock fish and colourful nudibranch. So whether you enjoy underwater photography or just want to swim through the rock formations this site has plenty to offer.
Barco Antiguo, San Pedro,
Approximately 150m from the shore of Bora Bora Beach in San Pedro de Alcántara lay the remains of an ancient ship known by locals as "the Galeón" Laying in only 6m of water this 70m long wooden wreck makes an impressive Dive site. Covered with marine plants and animals this site shows the diversity of the Costa Del Sol's marine life, from spider crabs, moray and conger eels, cuttlefish, squid and octopus to many different colourful fish and… if you look closely you can still find scattered about items such as shoe buckles and clothes buttons left by the crew.
Tower Marbella
Located on Marbella's eastern edge lies "Tower Marbella" once used to load cargo ships with iron ore collected from the nearby mountains. The tower itself lies approximately 250m from shore and stands on an underwater mound with depths ranging from 6-11m. The tower walls are thriving with marine life and many cracks and holes that have now become the home to many conger and moray eels. At the base of the tower at a depth of 6m lay segments of the tower walls that have collapsed over time and now make ideal shelter to many different species, from octopus, spider crabs and rock fish to various types of star fish. At the base of the mound at approximately 11m depth lies the tower's crane arm also sheltering many types of fish and nudibranch. Just west of the tower lay three boat wrecks also at a depth of 11m, consisting of two cargo boats and a small sail boat. This site can be dived as part of the tower dive or as a completely separate dive, the choice is yours.
La Herradura
This site located on the east side of the Herradurra bay is ideal for beginners or the more experienced diver that hasn't dived in a while. With clear waters, a diverse marine life and a maximum depth of approximately 12m, this dive site gives you plenty of time to explore in an around the rock formations and be amazed by the variety of aquatic life that surrounds you.
Marina Del Este
(Marina Bay)
Located just west of Almuñécar, Marina Bay offers many dive options allowing all levels of experience to dive this varied and beautiful site. From breath taking rock formations and wall dives, to a recently created artificial reef. Visibility at the bay is usually between 10- 25m and the aquatic life within the bay ranges from colourful soft corals, cuttlefish, squid, octopus and large schools of fish to the occasional dolphin. Depths within the bay vary between 6-25m.