Dive-site story
Located off Isla de las Palomas at the southern tip of Tarifa, Las Calderas is named after the historic steamship boiler remnants scattered across the rocky seafloor. This site sits squarely at the transition zone between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, creating an energetic ecosystem where rocky channels and boulder fields shelter dense populations of fish and invertebrates.
Remains of historic steamship boilers integrated into the rocky reef structure
Meeting point of Atlantic and Mediterranean currents bringing pelagic visitors like sunfish
Gullies and rocky overhangs packed with macro life and resting morays
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn provide the calmest sea states, warmest water, and consistent visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ocean SunfishMola mola | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spiny Spider CrabMaja squinado | Common |
Marine forecast
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