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Cala Roja- Cabo de Palos

3.8 — based on 16 community signals
4.4 12 especies 47 colaboradores

Cala Roja at Cabo de Palos is a year-round Spanish Mediterranean dive site with rich marine life and documented species diversity.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Temp. del agua
13–26°C
Shore entryMacroFocusFamily-friendly

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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Temp. del agua
13–26 °C
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Pulpo

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Mapa

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Mapa de ubicación de Cala Roja- Cabo de Palos © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
9.8 kn
Olas
0.94 m
Agua
26.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (43%)
Now: NE (41°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.21m

Hoy: Alta 10:00 (-0.44m), Baja 02:00 (-0.47m)

+-0.4 m-0.6 m
▼ 02:00 · -0.47m ▲ 10:00 · -0.44m ▲ 12:00 · -0.43m ▲ 17:00 · -0.38m Ahora -0.4m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.15 · high Aire PM2.54 · good 07:48 20:04
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 13.8 1.44 6 11mm
09-20 13.7 1.38 5 0mm
09-21 9.4 0.94 6 0mm
09-22 6.2 0.4 6 0mm
09-23 7.1 0.32 6 0mm
09-24 8.1 0.62 6 0mm
09-25 6 0.38 6 0mm
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (13–26°C)

About this spot

Cala Roja, situated at Cabo de Palos on Spain's southeastern coast, offers Mediterranean diving accessible throughout the year. The site draws divers to explore the marine ecosystem in this established coastal locality. With 12 documented species observations and community video resources available, the site has garnered interest from visiting divers. The area around Cabo de Palos benefits from Spain's Mediterranean setting, known for temperate waters and established dive infrastructure. Local marine life represents typical Mediterranean fauna, making the site educational for divers wanting to study regional species. The documented observations suggest diverse fish and invertebrate populations worth exploring. Access to Cala Roja is straightforward from the Cabo de Palos locality. Divers planning visits should check local dive operators for current conditions, weather windows, and any seasonal variations. Community video documentation provides visual reference for dive planning and site orientation before entry. The year-round diving window means flexibility in scheduling, though like all Mediterranean sites, seasonal swells and visibility can vary. Divers should verify specific depth ranges, current conditions, and recommended experience levels with local operators or dive guides familiar with the site's current status.

📖 Guía: Buceo en España: 91 Lugares Desde Bosques de Algas hasta Paredes de Barracudas

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Vida marina

Pulpo

Tipos de buceo

CostaArrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🤿 Pack: 5/4 mm full
  • 📜 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 · 48%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 5/4 mm full
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 401km · ~92kg · €2

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 6h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

Can I dive Cala Roja year-round?

Yes, the site is accessible for diving throughout the year. However, seasonal weather and water conditions will vary. Check with local operators before your visit for current diving windows and sea state.

What marine life will I see?

Cala Roja has 12 documented species observations in the database. Expect typical Mediterranean fauna including fish and invertebrates common to Spain's southeast coast. Local dive guides can detail seasonal presence and behavior.

How do I access the dive site?

Cala Roja is located at Cabo de Palos, a coastal locality on Spain's southeastern Mediterranean. Local dive operators serve the area and can arrange access, instruction, and site guidance.

What's the difficulty level and depth?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not documented in current records. Contact local dive operators at Cabo de Palos for detailed site specifications, training recommendations, and conditions before diving.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Divers Cabo de Palos

1.2 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

54 registros · 44 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Caracollina lenticula

Gastropoda · Trissexodontidae
GBIF
Última observación:
29 ene 2026
×2registros

Leonia mammillaris

Gastropoda · Pomatiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
8 ene 2026
×2registros

Ferussacia folliculum

Gastropoda · Ferussaciidae
GBIF
Última observación:
1 ene 2026
×1registros

Pinna nobilis

Bivalvia · Pinnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
4 dic 2018
×1registros
Profundidad:
2 m

Inachus phalangium

Malacostraca · Inachidae
OBIS
Última observación:
3 nov 2017
×1registros

Brachynotus sexdentatus

Malacostraca · Varunidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 ago 2017
×2registros

Pinna nobilis

Bivalvia · Pinnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
22 jul 2017
×1registros
Profundidad:
6 m

Paracentrotus lividus

Echinoidea · Parechinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
25 abr 2017
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–13 m

Ophidiaster ophidianus

Asteroidea · Ophidiasteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
24 abr 2017
×1registros
Profundidad:
1–11 m

Cotylorhiza tuberculata

Scyphozoa · Cepheidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 dic 2016
×1registros

Processa canaliculata

Malacostraca · Processidae
OBIS
Última observación:
13 may 2014
×1registros
Profundidad:
406–422 m

Carcinus aestuarii

Malacostraca · Carcinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
16 ago 2013
×2registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Buceo en Cala Roja en Cabo de Palos ( Cartagena - Murcia)💙

CFSUB

Cabo de Palos, Spain — could you handle this view? walking

A Beautiful Walk

Buceo en Cabo de Palos - Diving in Cabo de Palos

Belriska
💬 3 top comments
  • Que gozada!!!

    @pablofos2580 · 👍 1
  • Muchas gracias

    @LuisLopez-pg3ij · 👍 1
  • Gaz es el amo de los mares. Estupendo vídeo.

    @aguiloco23 · 👍 1
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