Dive-site story
Located at the outer headland dividing the Ría de Pontevedra from the Ría de Aldán, Cabo Udra features a rugged granite seascape characteristic of the Galician coast. Huge rounded boulders create labyrinthine swim-throughs, narrow gullies, and sheltered overhangs blanketed in hydroids and anemones. Kelp canopies sway with the Atlantic swell in the shallows, transitioning into rocky drop-offs where gorgonians and Atlantic fauna thrive.
Massive granite boulder field with natural swim-throughs and gullies
Dense kelp forests providing cover for juvenile fish
High density of Galician cephalopods and crustacean life hiding in crevices
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through early autumn typically offers calmer seas and milder water temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| European spider crabMaja brachydactyla | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ballan wrasseLabrus bergylta | Common | ||||||||||||
| European conger eelConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common cuttlefishSepia officinalis | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Pink sea fanEunicella verrucosa | Common |
Marine forecast
