Dive-site story
Located along the rugged cliffs of the Costa Tropical near La Herradura, Calaiza is a sheltered rocky inlet characterized by large submerged boulders, small swim-throughs, and sandy channels. The rock formations create numerous crevices that serve as refuge for Mediterranean invertebrates and juvenile fish. Because the cove is protected from westerly swells, it offers gentle conditions suitable for relaxed navigation and photography.
Extensive boulder fields sheltering octopus and moray eels
Rocky crevices harboring diverse nudibranch species
Sheltered conditions with gentle topography suitable for relaxed exploration
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 across late spring and summer.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Sea HareAplysia dactylomela | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Common CuttlefishSepia officinalis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted ComberSerranus scriba | Common |
Marine forecast
