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Explore CadizCadiz is the oldest city in western Europe, situated in the Andalusia region of Spain.
Cadiz is the oldest city in western Europe, situated in the Andalusia region of Spain. Cadiz’s beautiful golden-sand beaches host historically important wrecks beneath the water’s surface while nearby, Tarifa is situated where the Mediteranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean converge. Due to the city’s close proximity to Tarifa, divers take the opportunity to dive the Atlantic and the Mediterranean all in the same day - diving The Bay of Cadiz and the Atlantic in the morning and the Mediterranean Sea at the east of Tarifa in the afternoon.
Scuba diving in Cadiz is possible from several dive sites found on the Andalusia coastline with many offering dive courses, from Discover Scuba Diving to Divemaster.
Cadiz has a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters. The best diving conditions in the region are from March to October while the rainiest period is from November to March. The water temperature ranges from 16℃ to 24℃ with dive centres in Cadiz operating throughout the whole year. In the Bay of Cadiz, the visibility can be as low as 5-metres due to the turbidity caused by the Gaudalete and San Pedro rivers yet it’s worth it to witness Cadiz’s historic wrecks.
This shallow dive site is rich in history, offering glimpses of Roman anchors, ceramic shards, and 18th-century cannons on the seafloor. Ideal for scuba diving and freediving, it’s an easy dive perfect for beginners and history enthusiasts.
A sheltered dive site suitable for all levels, Levante Creek features rocky outcrops inhabited by octopus, spider crabs, and moray eels. The calm conditions make it ideal for scuba and freediving, especially for marine life observation.
This captivating cave dive begins with a narrow entry that opens into a chamber illuminated by sunlight from above. Best suited for intermediate scuba divers, it’s a scenic site with impressive rock formations and photogenic lighting effects.
For experienced divers who enjoy drift diving, Moroccan Point offers strong currents, scattered wreck remnants, and pelagic sightings. Expect encounters with lobsters, ocean sunfish, and large schools of fish. Scuba diving only.
Located near the Tarifa coastline, this marine-protected area is a great site for both beginner and intermediate divers. Rocky walls, sandy channels, and seagrass meadows house nudibranchs, cuttlefish, and rays, all within 10–20 m depth.