Dive-site story
Bajo de Dentro is a submerged pinnacle within the Cabo de Palos and Islas Hormigas Marine Reserve. Known locally as the needle for its pyramidal shape, the rock rises from deep seabed plains near the surface. Open-sea currents sweep the formation, attracting schools of pelagic fish, dusky groupers, and hunting jacks, while sheer drop-offs and crevices shelter marine life along the Murcian coast.
Pyramidal rock pinnacle rising from the seabed
Resident dusky groupers gathered along crevices and ledges
Schools of Mediterranean barracuda and hunting jacks circling in open water
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer conditions and warmer water make late spring through autumn optimal for diving the reserve.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| European BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Greater AmberjackSeriola dumerili | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ocean SunfishMola mola | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Common DentexDentex dentex | Common |
Marine forecast
