Dive-site story
Bajo de Piles II is a submerged seamount situated in the Cabo de Palos and Islas Hormigas Marine Reserve. The pinnacle rises from a sandy and boulder-strewn seabed up to a shallow crest, acting as a gathering point for pelagic predators and resident Mediterranean fauna. Divers typically descend via the mooring line directly onto the rock formation, circumnavigating the underwater peak while observing life sheltering in deep crevices and circulating in the open water column.
Large numbers of dusky groupers resting on rocky ledges and in overhangs
Schools of Mediterranean barracuda and hunting yellowtail amberjack circling the pinnacle
Dense clusters of yellow and purple gorgonians attached along the deeper walls
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late summer and autumn provide the warmest water temperatures and peak visibility alongside heightened pelagic activity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail AmberjackSeriola dumerili | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common DentexDentex dentex | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common |
Marine forecast
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