Top Santa Pola Dive Sites

1. Cemetery

Located off Tabarca’s old cemetery, this shallow site reaches a maximum depth of 13 m. It features lush seagrass meadows inhabited by schools of barracuda, fireworms, and colorful wrasse. This site is ideal for beginner scuba divers and also suitable for freediving.

2. La Nao

A scenic spot on Tabarca Island with tunnels and swim-throughs, all at depths less than 12 m. A small cave here shelters giant groupers and octopus. The calm conditions make this site perfect for both scuba and freediving, offering engaging underwater topography.

3. La Llosa

As Tabarca’s deepest dive site, La Llosa reaches 28 m and is best suited for advanced scuba divers. A rocky pinnacle peaks at 19 m and is surrounded by lobsters, scorpionfish, cuttlefish, and the occasional giant grouper. Expect excellent biodiversity.

4. Little Conga

Named for its resident conger eel, this skeletal shipwreck lies at a depth of 20 m. It's the oldest known wreck in the area and draws in marine life such as moray eels and damselfish. The site offers an easy to moderate dive with a historical twist.

5. Cabo de Palos

Just a short trip south, this renowned marine reserve features a variety of reefs and wrecks at different depths. Protected from fishing, the site teems with groupers, barracuda, and eagle rays. Suitable for all levels, this site is often cited among Europe’s best diving experiences.