Explore Cabo de Palos

Diving in Cabo de Palos, situated on the southeast coast of Spain in the Murcia region, offers a unique and captivating underwater experience. This vibrant diving destination is renowned for the Islas Hormigas Marine Reserve, a protected area since 1995 that serves as a breeding ground for various marine species. The reserve's diverse ecosystem, coupled with the abundant marine life, makes it one of the best diving locations in Spain. Divers can explore an array of environments, from colorful reefs teeming with life to dramatic walls and historic shipwrecks.

With around 20 dive sites to choose from, each visit to Cabo de Palos promises a new adventure. The area is particularly famous for its wreck diving, offering glimpses into history with shipwrecks from both World Wars and even a Phoenician vessel over 3,000 years old. These submerged relics are adorned with vibrant marine corals and striking gorgonians, making them a paradise for underwater photographers. Whether you're embarking on a shore dive, heading out on a boat, or staying on a liveaboard, Cabo de Palos guarantees an unforgettable dive experience in a setting where history meets nature.

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Instructor Evaluation - IE

03 Dec 2025

The Instructor Evaluation (IE) is the final step of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach Divemasters or equivalent-level professionals will have to successfully complete the Instructor Training Course (ITC) first where you’ll learn how to:

• Conduct academic sessions
• Lead confined water training
• Teach Open Water Diver and various Specialty programs like Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress&Rescue, Perfect Buoyancy and more
• Develop student management and communication skills

Already an experienced instructor with another agency? You may be eligible for shortened oboarding options where you will only have to complete certain parts of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) followed by passing an Instructor Evaluation (IE). Contact an SSI Training Center near you to learn more.
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Top Cabo de Palos Dive Sites

1. El Naranjito

This site features a 52-meter cargo ship lying at 26 meters/85 feet, offering a thrilling dive with penetrable engine rooms. It's frequented by barracudas, groupers, and vibrant corals. Adventure level is advanced due to the depth, suitable for scuba diving.

2. Cala Fria

Located by the lighthouse at the edge of a marine reserve, Cala Fria is perfect for novice divers. The site boasts rock formations surrounded by diverse marine life, including octopuses and colorful nudibranchs. Both scuba diving and freediving are possible here.

3. Carbonero

Carbonero is a wreck sunk in 1917, now encrusted with corals, lying at 45 meters/148 feet with the top at 35 meters/115 feet. It hosts an array of marine life, including conger eels and lobsters. Suitable for technical diving, this site requires deep specialty or tec diving skills.

4. Bajo de Fuera

This site is known for its challenging currents and diverse marine life, including eagle rays and tuna. Advanced divers can explore its rocky pinnacles and steep walls, making it ideal for scuba diving. It's also part of a protected marine area.

5. La Laja

Offering both scuba and freediving opportunities, La Laja features mesmerizing underwater landscapes with arches and small caves. Divers often encounter moray eels and Mediterranean fish species. It's suitable for intermediate-level divers and is within an ecological protection zone.

Centers Map

Adventure Divers & Activity Center

Ctra Atamaria 72., 30385 Cartagena, MU - ESP

Centro de Buceo Islas Hormigas

Paseo de la Barra 15, 30370 Cabo de Palos - Murcia, MU - ESP

DIVERS CABO DE PALOS

C/ PUNTA DE LA AZOHIA, 4, 30370 CABO DE PALOS, MU - ESP

YOBUCEO Hesperides

Edif. RCRC. Muelle Alfonso XII S/N, 30201 Cartagena, MU - ESP