Dive-site story
Located along the rocky headland flanking Marina del Este near La Herradura, Punta del Vapor is characterized by dramatic underwater topography where steep stone walls descend onto boulder fields and sand patches. Sheltered from western swells, the site provides a haven for macro life alongside pelagic visitors navigating the coastal currents of the Costa Tropical. Rocky ledges and shaded crevices are encrusted with Mediterranean orange coral and false black coral colonies.
Invertebrate-rich rocky shelves carpeted in colonial orange cup corals and sea fans
Frequent sunfish encounters during early spring and summer along the point
Sheltered conditions suitable for night diving and underwater photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and autumn offer warmer water and calmer seas, while spring brings higher chances of sighting sunfish in the shallows.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean SunfishMola mola | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Orange CoralAstroides calycularis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky GrouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean MorayMuraena helena | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Sea HareAplysia dactylomela | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common |
Marine forecast
