

Best for beginner divers, 10-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Calaiza is a wall dive located 500 metres off the coast of Almunecar, Spain. The site features a wall dropping from 10 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. It is suitable for beginner divers, offering mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Access is by boat only. Divers should note that visibility can be variable and occasionally low, requiring careful monitoring of surroundings and buoyancy control near the wall structure. As facilities are not guaranteed at the site, confirm vessel availability and equipment requirements with your local operator before planning your dive.
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Visibility can drop without much warning at this site, so keep your buddy close and practise your reference-point navigation on the wall before going deeper. This is a boat-access-only site, so confirm vessel availability and any gear requirements with your operator before travelling, as facilities are not guaranteed.
Transport by boat from Herradura to the dive spot.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-20m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
16-21°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Year-round
Yes, the site is suitable for newly certified divers due to the manageable depths and generally mild currents.
The wall drops from 10 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Calaiza is a boat-access-only site located 500 metres from the shore.
The primary hazard is low or variable visibility. Divers should maintain close contact with their buddy and practice good buoyancy control to avoid contact with the wall.
Diving at Calaiza in La Herradura requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Calaiza in La Herradura. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 21°C.
The best months to visit Calaiza in La Herradura are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Calaiza in La Herradura typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Calaiza in La Herradura typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.