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Cala Cerrada

3.5 — based on 13 community signals
4.2 12 species 29 contributors

Cala Cerrada is a year-round Spanish dive site with documented marine species and community footage.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Shore entryFamily-friendly

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Marine life
Common octopus

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
7.3 kn
Wave
0.66 m
Water
26.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNE (27%)
Now: NNE (29°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.21m

Next: Low at 02:00 (-0.46m)

+-0.4 m-0.6 m
▼ 02:00 · -0.46m ▲ 04:00 · -0.45m ▲ 10:00 · -0.42m ▲ 17:00 · -0.37m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.35 · mod Air PM2.54 · good 07:49 20:06
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 15.8 1.04 5 0mm
09-20 14.7 1.1 5 0mm
09-21 10.5 0.9 6 0mm
09-22 4.5 0.42 6 0mm
09-23 6 0.16 6 0mm
09-24 6.6 0.14 6 0mm
09-25 5.8 0.16 6 0mm

About this spot

Cala Cerrada is a dive destination on Spain's coast offering underwater exploration in a natural cove setting. The site supports a documented marine ecosystem with 12 recorded species observations, giving divers a solid baseline for wildlife encounters. Community-contributed videos provide visual reference for what to expect underwater, helping you prepare for your dive. The site is accessible year-round, making it flexible for travel planning. It sits outside a Marine Protected Area, so standard diving regulations apply. The underwater terrain and conditions vary, so checking recent dive logs and community footage before arrival will help you plan your visit properly. Cala Cerrada works well as part of a broader Spanish dive itinerary along the Mediterranean coast. Local knowledge from divers who've visited recently is your best resource for current conditions, entry points, and any site-specific considerations.

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Marine life

Common octopus

Dive types

ShoreReef

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 1550km · ~357kg · €6

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 77/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 7h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 6h east · 4 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Cala Cerrada?

Cala Cerrada is diveable year-round. Mediterranean conditions vary seasonally, so check recent dive logs and weather forecasts for your specific travel dates to confirm visibility and comfort levels.

What marine life will I see?

The site has 12 documented species observations. Community videos available online show what divers have encountered. Review this footage before your visit to set realistic expectations for wildlife encounters.

Is there a permit required?

Cala Cerrada is not inside a Marine Protected Area, so standard diving access rules apply. Confirm current local regulations with a nearby dive operator before your trip.

How do I get there?

Cala Cerrada is located in Spain. Use community dive reports and local dive shops for access details, parking, entry points, and any seasonal access changes.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Rivemar Buceo

2.2 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

45 records · 38 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Paracentrotus lividus

Echinoidea · Parechinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
3 Nov 2018
×1records
Depth:
6–21 m

Olindias muelleri

Hydrozoa · Olindiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
4 Aug 2018
×1records

Acanthonyx lunulatus

Malacostraca · Epialtidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Nov 2017
×1records

Pinna nobilis

Bivalvia · Pinnidae
OBIS
Last seen:
25 Apr 2017
×1records
Depth:
5–15 m

Cotylorhiza tuberculata

Scyphozoa · Cepheidae
OBIS
Last seen:
3 Sept 2014
×1records

Palicus caronii

Malacostraca · Palicidae
OBIS
Last seen:
22 May 2013
×1records
Depth:
44–47 m

Raja asterias

Elasmobranchii · Rajidae
OBIS
Last seen:
19 Apr 2009
×2records
Depth:
87–91 m

Rhombosepion elegans

Cephalopoda · Sepiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
19 Apr 2009
×1records
Depth:
87 m

Calappa granulata

Malacostraca · Calappidae
OBIS
Last seen:
17 May 2008
×1records
Depth:
48 m

Microcosmus vulgaris

Ascidiacea · Pyuridae
OBIS
Last seen:
17 May 2008
×1records
Depth:
48 m

Aplidium conicum

Ascidiacea · Polyclinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
17 May 2008
×1records
Depth:
48 m

Aphrodita aculeata

Polychaeta · Aphroditidae
OBIS
Last seen:
17 May 2008
×1records
Depth:
41 m

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Inmersión Cala Cerrada y la posidonia del centro de buceo Divergente (Murcia)

Green Diving Spain

AMBIENTACION DE BUCEO EN CALA CERRADA 23 08 17

pepe pepote

buceando en cala cerrada

agusmar
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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