Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Villaricos in Almería, Cabeza del Caballito features a rugged volcanic rock formation leading towards the cavern area known as La Catedral. Sunbeams filter through overhead openings into the main chamber, illuminating rocky arches and crevices inhabited by Mediterranean fauna. The surrounding seabed mixes rocky substrate with patches of Posidonia oceanica meadows.
Natural vaulted rock formations reminiscent of cathedral arches
Overhead chambers with light shafts filtering through fissures
Ledges sheltering common octopuses and Mediterranean morays
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters and calmer sea states prevail during late spring through early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| European congerConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Salema porgySarpa salpa | Common |
Marine forecast
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