Cabo de Gata
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Why dive in Cabo de Gata?
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More marine life 24
Black ScorpionfishScorpaena porcus
Brown MeagreSciaena umbra
Common CuttlefishSepia officinalis
Common DentexDentex dentex
Common Eagle RayMyliobatis aquila
Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris
Common SquidLoligo vulgaris
Common StingrayDasyatis pastinaca
Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus
European Conger EelConger conger
European LobsterHomarus gammarus
European Spiny LobsterPalinurus elephas
ForkbeardPhycis phycis
Gilt-head BreamSparus aurata
John DoryZeus faber
Marbled Electric RayTorpedo marmorata
Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena
Mediterranean ParrotfishSparisoma cretense
Mediterranean slipper lobsterScyllarides latus
Noble Pen ShellPinna nobilis
Ornate WrasseThalassoma pavo
Pearly RazorfishXyrichtys novacula
Red ScorpionfishScorpaena scrofa
Striped Red MulletMullus surmuletus
Where is Cabo de Gata
Mediterranean Sea · Spain
Frequently asked questions about Cabo de Gata
When is the best time to dive in Cabo de Gata?
The best time to dive in Cabo de Gata is from June to September. In those months the water is between 20°C and 26°C.
What marine life can you see diving in Cabo de Gata?
Divers can encounter 24 species in Cabo de Gata. Highlights include Black Scorpionfish, Brown Meagre, Common Cuttlefish, Common Dentex, Common Eagle Ray, and Common Octopus.
What is the water temperature in Cabo de Gata?
Water temperature in Cabo de Gata ranges from 14°C in January to 26°C in July.
What wetsuit do I need to dive in Cabo de Gata?
Most divers wear a 7 mm semi-dry or a drysuit in January, when the water drops to 14°C, and a 3 mm wetsuit in July, when it reaches 26°C.
What is the visibility like when diving in Cabo de Gata?
Visibility in Cabo de Gata ranges from 10 m to 35 m. The water is clearest from June to August.
What are the currents like in Cabo de Gata?
Divers in Cabo de Gata can expect light or moderate currents, depending on the month and the dive site.
What can you see on a night dive in Cabo de Gata?
After dark, Cabo de Gata reveals nocturnal species such as Black Scorpionfish, Brown Meagre, Common Cuttlefish, Common Octopus, Common Squid, and European Conger Eel.
Where is Cabo de Gata located?
Cabo de Gata is a dive destination in Spain, in the Mediterranean Sea.
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