Dive-site story
Situated along the rocky coastline of the Punta de la Mona headland, Piedras Altas consists of a series of large submerged rock pinnacles rising from a mixed sand and gravel seabed. Divers navigate through crevices and boulders carpeted with orange cup corals, keeping an eye toward the open blue for pelagic visitors riding the Mediterranean currents.
Extensive colonies of bright orange cup coral encrusting rocky walls and crevices
Regular spring encounters with ocean sunfish cruising the outer rocky ridges
Dynamic rock topography featuring small overhangs, swim-through passages, and drop-offs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring provides peak chances to spot sunfish, while summer and early autumn bring warmer water and calmer sea conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean SunfishMola mola | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Orange Cup CoralAstroides calycularis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black ScorpionfishScorpaena porcus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic Bluefin TunaThunnus thynnus | Rare |
Marine forecast
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