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Explore Spain

Spain offers a remarkable diving experience, with its diverse and extensive coastline opening up a world of aquatic wonders. From the cooler, nutrient-rich waters of the Atlantic in the north to the warm, vibrant Mediterranean in the south, Spain provides an array of diving environments. The Mediterranean Sea, with its clear waters, is ideal for exploring colorful reefs and bustling marine life, including octopuses, seahorses, and the occasional sighting of dolphins. Meanwhile, the northern waters of the Bay of Biscay are home to majestic blue sharks, offering thrilling encounters for those seeking adventure.

Diving in Spain is available year-round, with summer temperatures inviting divers to explore in lighter wetsuits, while thicker gear is recommended in winter. The country's coastline is peppered with historical shipwrecks and unique underwater landscapes, making it perfect for both wreck enthusiasts and those interested in deep-sea exploration. Shore diving is a popular and convenient option, with many dive sites located near the coast. However, boat dives and the occasional liveaboard adventure are available for those seeking to explore further afield.

The marine reserves such as those around the Canary Islands and Cabo de Palos are teeming with biodiversity, offering protected havens for a wide range of species. This makes Spain a superb destination for divers of all skill levels, providing opportunities for both education and exploration. Whether you are a novice or an experienced diver, the underwater world of Spain promises an unforgettable experience filled with vibrant life and historical intrigue.

Power Plug Type
C, F
Payment Method
VISA, MC, AMEX, Cir, Plus
Tipping
5–10% / Service Staff / Tipping is appreciated in restaurants and cafés for good service, though not mandatory as service charges are usually included.
Currency
EUR
Dial Code
+34
Electricity
230V / 50Hz
Time
UTC+1, UTC+2

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Top Wildlife Sightings in Spain

Marine life in Spain is extremely rich, and divers will be surrounded by life wherever they go. Some life varies depending on the season and location, like in the summer, when colourful jellyfish visit the coasts, while monkfish and John Dory stop by in winter. 

In the Gibraltar Strait, orcas and dolphins have been spotted on occasion. In the Canary and Balearic Islands, you can find life in all forms and sizes, from cute macro life like nudibranchs and seahorses, to barracuda and even finback whales if you’re lucky. 

In the North of Spain, the rougher and cooler Cantabrian Sea dive sites shouldn’t be missed, as sightings of somewhat rarer creatures are possible, such as the blue shark or the moonfish. 

Overall at many dive sites all around Spain, expect to see a variety of sponges and an array hard corals and soft corals species at many sites. Neptune grass, schools of jacks and barracuda, groupers, eagle rays and stingrays, bonito, wrasses, moray and garden eels, pufferfish, bream, angel and blue sharks, parrotfish, roncadores, octopus, seven species of turtle, dolphins, and even whales, can all be encountered depending where you dive.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

88k Sightings
J
1.3k
F
1.2k
M
1.6k
A
3.3k
M
5.1k
J
9k
J
19k
A
22k
S
12k
O
7.7k
N
2.9k
D
2.2k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

Octopus

62k Sightings
J
1.3k
F
1.1k
M
1.5k
A
2.7k
M
4.3k
J
6.9k
J
14k
A
14k
S
7.7k
O
4.9k
N
2.2k
D
1.7k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

Barracuda

Barracuda

56k Sightings
J
1.8k
F
1.4k
M
1.5k
A
2.2k
M
3.4k
J
5.4k
J
10k
A
11k
S
7.3k
O
5.6k
N
2.9k
D
2.3k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

Eagle Ray

Eagle Ray

8.5k Sightings
J
199
F
187
M
262
A
372
M
475
J
852
J
2.2k
A
2k
S
753
O
509
N
262
D
440

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

Wrasse

Wrasse

5.8k Sightings
J
170
F
133
M
166
A
297
M
295
J
442
J
1.2k
A
1.3k
S
783
O
451
N
273
D
227
Green Turtle

Green Turtle

2.7k Sightings
J
221
F
170
M
141
A
162
M
195
J
198
J
298
A
328
S
280
O
272
N
219
D
224

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets

71k Sightings
J
1.4k
F
1.2k
M
1.7k
A
2.8k
M
4k
J
6.5k
J
15k
A
18k
S
10k
O
6.3k
N
2.9k
D
2.1k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

Stingrays

Stingrays

26k Sightings
J
1.3k
F
1.1k
M
1.6k
A
2.1k
M
2.2k
J
2.2k
J
4k
A
3.8k
S
2.6k
O
2.3k
N
1.5k
D
1.7k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

Nudibranch

Nudibranch

24k Sightings
J
448
F
480
M
737
A
1.5k
M
2.2k
J
3.1k
J
5.4k
A
5k
S
2.2k
O
1.4k
N
819
D
641

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish

22k Sightings
J
1.4k
F
1.1k
M
1.4k
A
1.6k
M
1.5k
J
1.5k
J
2.8k
A
3.1k
S
2.1k
O
2.3k
N
1.9k
D
1.7k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 26

Angel Shark

Angel Shark

17k Sightings
J
1.7k
F
1.4k
M
1.6k
A
1.7k
M
1.8k
J
1.4k
J
1.4k
A
856
S
600
O
1k
N
1.7k
D
2.3k

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish

16k Sightings
J
315
F
231
M
354
A
687
M
1k
J
1.5k
J
3.6k
A
3.7k
S
2k
O
1.4k
N
650
D
428

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish

16k Sightings
J
877
F
643
M
824
A
1.1k
M
1.2k
J
1.3k
J
2.3k
A
2.6k
S
1.5k
O
1.4k
N
1.1k
D
974

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 100

Parrotfish

Parrotfish

14k Sightings
J
780
F
609
M
755
A
1.1k
M
932
J
852
J
2.3k
A
2k
S
1.4k
O
1.4k
N
1.1k
D
856

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

Crab

Crab

13k Sightings
J
511
F
304
M
507
A
783
M
739
J
1k
J
2.2k
A
2.5k
S
1.4k
O
1.1k
N
849
D
616

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

Flounder

Flounder

12k Sightings
J
558
F
449
M
530
A
789
M
861
J
891
J
2.2k
A
2.3k
S
1.5k
O
968
N
786
D
673
Common Seahorse

Common Seahorse

11k Sightings
J
321
F
272
M
361
A
548
M
698
J
858
J
2.1k
A
2.4k
S
1.4k
O
1k
N
615
D
433

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Damselfish

Damselfish

10k Sightings
J
394
F
349
M
417
A
748
M
557
J
653
J
2k
A
1.9k
S
1.1k
O
746
N
634
D
499

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 190

Conger Eel

Conger Eel

9.4k Sightings
J
182
F
143
M
228
A
422
M
609
J
913
J
2.1k
A
2.3k
S
1.2k
O
740
N
400
D
231

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

Pufferfish

Pufferfish

6k Sightings
J
279
F
220
M
323
A
592
M
450
J
358
J
1k
A
1k
S
466
O
424
N
457
D
356

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 55

Lobster

Lobster

5.7k Sightings
J
80
F
76
M
123
A
295
M
471
J
849
J
1.5k
A
1.3k
S
563
O
272
N
103
D
93

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shrimp

Shrimp

4.7k Sightings
J
166
F
134
M
190
A
178
M
227
J
288
J
795
A
1k
S
616
O
542
N
352
D
243

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Spiny Lobster

Spiny Lobster

4.7k Sightings
J
41
F
44
M
73
A
200
M
339
J
608
J
1.1k
A
1.3k
S
672
O
221
N
76
D
64

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

Snapper

Snapper

4.3k Sightings
J
168
F
103
M
190
A
273
M
300
J
348
J
670
A
883
S
537
O
420
N
250
D
169

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

Electric Ray

Electric Ray

4k Sightings
J
203
F
260
M
263
A
284
M
294
J
338
J
527
A
551
S
378
O
365
N
236
D
252

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

Sand Eel

Sand Eel

3.5k Sightings
J
223
F
137
M
174
A
187
M
224
J
190
J
417
A
572
S
409
O
343
N
341
D
317

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

Jackfish

Jackfish

3.4k Sightings
J
160
F
58
M
120
A
215
M
205
J
188
J
459
A
580
S
582
O
453
N
246
D
173

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 80

Mullet

Mullet

3.4k Sightings
J
116
F
80
M
112
A
204
M
193
J
227
J
553
A
884
S
449
O
310
N
162
D
115

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts

2.8k Sightings
J
96
F
82
M
74
A
119
M
129
J
138
J
664
A
702
S
258
O
286
N
124
D
132

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