La Herradura
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Why dive in La Herradura?
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Featured Animals 1
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More marine life 22
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 LobsterHomarus gammarus
European Spiny LobsterPalinurus elephas
Gilt-head BreamSparus aurata
John DoryZeus faber
Marbled Electric RayTorpedo marmorata
Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena
Mediterranean ParrotfishSparisoma cretense
Noble Pen ShellPinna nobilis
Ornate WrasseThalassoma pavo
Pearly RazorfishXyrichtys novacula
Red ScorpionfishScorpaena scrofa
Striped Red MulletMullus surmuletus
Yellowmouth BarracudaSphyraena viridensis
Where is La Herradura
Mediterranean Sea · Spain
Frequently asked questions about La Herradura
When is the best time to dive in La Herradura?
The best time to dive in La Herradura is from May to September. In those months the water is between 18°C and 27°C.
What marine life can you see diving in La Herradura?
Divers can encounter 23 species in La Herradura. Highlights include European Conger Eel.
When can you see the European Conger Eel in La Herradura?
The European Conger Eel can be seen in La Herradura all year round.
What is the water temperature in La Herradura?
Water temperature in La Herradura ranges from 14°C in January to 27°C in August.
What wetsuit do I need to dive in La Herradura?
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 August, when it reaches 27°C.
What is the visibility like when diving in La Herradura?
Visibility in La Herradura ranges from 15 m to 35 m. The water is clearest from June to July.
What are the currents like in La Herradura?
Divers in La Herradura can expect light, moderate, or strong currents, depending on the month and the dive site.
What can you see on a night dive in La Herradura?
After dark, La Herradura reveals nocturnal species such as European Conger Eel, Black Scorpionfish, Brown Meagre, Common Cuttlefish, Common Octopus, and Common Squid.
Where is La Herradura located?
La Herradura is a dive destination in Spain, in the Mediterranean Sea.
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