Top Tarifa Dive Sites
1. Wreck of San Andres
Located at a depth of 30 m, this historic paddle-steamer wreck is now a thriving reef. Sea turtles, ocean sunfish, and barracudas frequent the site. Suitable for advanced scuba divers due to its depth and occasional currents.
2. Eastern Edge (San Andres Shallows)
Ideal for beginners and freedivers, this 4 m-deep site offers access to parts of the San Andres wreck scattered along a shallow reef. Expect calm conditions, with sightings of wrasse, blennies, and nudibranchs among the wreckage.
3. Morocco Point
A challenging dive for advanced scuba divers, this site features strong currents and dramatic overhangs. At 30 m, large groupers, stingrays, and amberjacks are common. Best explored during slack tide with proper drift diving skills.
4. The Wall
Descending to 18 m, this sheer rock face is perfect for practicing buoyancy control. Suitable for novice and intermediate scuba divers, it shelters macro life like nudibranchs, as well as octopus and the occasional moray eel.
5. The Gap
This photogenic cavern dive begins at 12 m and leads into a naturally lit tunnel system. Accessible to intermediate scuba divers, the site is home to spider crabs, scorpionfish, and stunning light effects ideal for underwater photography.
