Dive-site story
Located directly off the coast of Benalmádena on the Costa del Sol, this shallow coastal site centers on sandy seabed interspersed with artificial rock groynes and natural low-lying rocky reefs. It serves primarily as an accessible shore dive used for training courses, refresher dives, and casual macro critter hunting.
Easy shore entry directly from the sandy beach
Rocky breakwaters harboring invertebrates and juvenile fish
Relaxed navigation along shallow rocky fingers
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer water temperatures and calmer sea states prevail during late spring through autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common CuttlefishSepia officinalis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean DamselfishChromis chromis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Painted ComberSerranus scriba | Common | ||||||||||||
| Salema PorgySarpa salpa | Common |
Marine forecast
