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CB iSub

3.8 — based on 15 community signals
4.3 12 especies 31 colaboradores

CB iSub is a year-round dive site in Spain's Cabo de Gata-Níjar natural park, protected waters with solid species diversity and community footage.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Ní… updated 4 months ago
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
10.9 kn
Olas
0.78 m
Agua
25.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (54%)
Now: NE (35°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.25m

Próxima: Baja a las 02:00 (-0.49m)

+-0.4 m-0.6 m
▼ 02:00 · -0.49m ▲ 10:00 · -0.4m ▼ 13:00 · -0.43m ▲ 17:00 · -0.37m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5.9 · mod Aire PM2.54 · good 07:53 20:10
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 19.5 1.16 6 0mm
09-20 18.9 1.16 6 0mm
09-21 12.8 1 6 0mm
09-22 6 0.56 6 0mm
09-23 5.3 0.36 6 0mm
09-24 5.3 0.24 6 0mm
09-25 5.2 0.4 6 0mm

About this spot

CB iSub sits within the Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar, one of Spain's most carefully managed marine zones. The site draws divers year-round, making it reliable for planning trips across any season. Being inside a protected marine area means the reef and seabed get active stewardship, which supports stable conditions and healthy marine populations. The spot has logged 12 documented species observations, giving divers a solid sense of what to expect underwater. Three community videos provide real footage of conditions and life at the site, so you can scope the dive before you go. This kind of firsthand content from other divers is gold for deciding if CB iSub fits your skill level and interests. Access via San José locality gives you a base camp in Almería province, close to some of Spain's most dramatic coastal geology. The natural park designation protects the area from overdevelopment, which keeps the dive experience authentic. Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, underlining the ecological value of the waters here. Bring your own gear or contact local operators in the San José area for rentals and guidance. The protected status means some access points or seasons may have restrictions, so verify current permits with park authorities before diving.

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

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

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

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
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 431km · ~99kg · €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

What's the best time to dive CB iSub?

CB iSub is diveable year-round, so you can plan a trip in any season. Summer brings warmer water and calmer conditions, but winter is less crowded. Check the Parque Natural office for any seasonal closures or permit updates before you book.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings aren't published for CB iSub. Watch the three community videos available online and check with local dive operators near San José for current site conditions and recommended experience levels.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations are on record for CB iSub. The protected marine park status means populations are generally stable. Local dive logs and community footage will give you the best preview of what's actively diving there now.

Do I need permits or special access?

CB iSub is inside the Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar, a protected marine area. Some dive sites within the park may require permits or have access restrictions. Contact the park authority or local operators in San José before your dive to confirm current rules.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

60 registros · 45 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Ziphius cavirostris

Mammalia · Hyperoodontidae
GBIF
Última observación:
23 ene 2026
×1registros

Glycymeris nummaria

Bivalvia · Glycymerididae
GBIF
Última observación:
22 ene 2026
×4registros

Ferussacia folliculum

Gastropoda · Ferussaciidae
GBIF
Última observación:
21 ene 2026
×2registros

Acanthocardia tuberculata

Bivalvia · Cardiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 ene 2026
×2registros

Chamelea gallina

Bivalvia · Veneridae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 ene 2026
×2registros

Mactra stultorum

Bivalvia · Mactridae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 ene 2026
×2registros

Haliotis tuberculata

Gastropoda · Haliotidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 ene 2026
×1registros

Bosemprella incarnata

Bivalvia · Tellinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 ene 2026
×1registros

Tritia reticulata

Gastropoda · Nassariidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 ene 2026
×1registros

Cardites antiquatus

Bivalvia · Carditidae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 ene 2026
×1registros

Venus verrucosa

Bivalvia · Veneridae
GBIF
Última observación:
7 ene 2026
×1registros

Donax trunculus

Bivalvia · Donacidae
GBIF
Última observación:
1 ene 2026
×1registros

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.

Inmersión en el pecio Las habichuelas

Jose Medero

Cueva del Frances. Cabo de Gata, Almeria. Cesar Telenti

César Telenti

BUCEO CABO DE GATA

FILIBERTO ONTIVEROS IBAÑEZ

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #mapycom user, please verify: Correct name is ''Poblado minero de Rodalquilar''."

    Pan Perníček · 2026-03-24
  • "From this point, access for vehicles prohibited #CoMaps android 2026.01.24-5-FDroid"

    Noxis! · 2026-02-07

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