Dive-site story
Located off the coast of Villaricos in Almería, La Losa del Payo is an underwater rock slab rising from a sandy seabed. The rocky formation features deep fissures, small overhangs, and swim-throughs that shelter classic Mediterranean wildlife, while pelagics patrol the open water around the outer edge.
Rugged rocky slab formation featuring pronounced fissures and caverns
Frequent encounters with Mediterranean groupers resting in bedrock crevices
Schools of barracudas circling above the pinnacle structure
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters and calmer weather during the late spring, summer, and early autumn offer the most reliable conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmouth BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| White BreamDiplodus sargus | Common |
Marine forecast
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