Dive-site story
Piedra del Hombre sits along the rocky headland of Punta de la Mona in Andalusia. The site features an isolated rock formation that ascends from a sandy and gravel seabed, creating a focal point for benthic organisms and passing pelagics. Diver navigation typically involves circumnavigating the main monolith while exploring its deep crevices, shadowed undercuts, and boulder fields.
Extensive colonies of orange cup corals encrusting shaded vertical rock faces
Sheltered cracks harbouring common octopuses and moray eels
Frequent pelagic visitors such as ocean sunfish when upwellings occur in spring
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and autumn provide the warmest water and most settled sea conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange cup coralAstroides calycularis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Felimare nudibranchFelimare picta | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ocean sunfishMola mola | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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