Pared de las Gorgonias is a wall and reef site located in Cabo de Gata, Spain. The site features a wall dropping from 22 to 29 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Divers encounter a rocky structure that requires careful buoyancy control to avoid contact with sea urchins present on the surface. Conditions are generally manageable with mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 25 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15 and 19 degrees Celsius throughout the year, making a 5mm wetsuit advisable. Boat access is required to reach this site, which is supported by local operators providing guided tours, equipment rental, and air fills.

El Arrecife in Cabo de Gata offers a varied underwater landscape featuring a combination of reef, wall, and cave structures. The site descends from 10 to 22 metres with an average depth of 15 metres. Access is by boat only, located 800 metres from the shore. Divers encounter mild currents, though the presence of caves and reef structures presents a risk of entanglement. Maintaining awareness of buoyancy and equipment configuration is essential when navigating these sections. Visibility at the site is variable, so it is recommended to check conditions with your operator on the day of the dive. Water temperatures range from 15C to 22C throughout the year.

El Motor is a wreck dive located off the coast of Cabo de Gata, Spain, resting at depths between 25 and 27 metres. This site is accessible by boat only and is intended for advanced divers due to the nature of the structure. Divers should be aware of potential entanglement risks from loose debris and cabling within the wreck. Water temperatures range from 15C to 20C, with a thermocline often present at depth. Visibility can be variable. Night diving is permitted at this location. Local facilities provide air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours to assist with site access and safety.

El Cañón in Cabo de Gata is a boat-access site defined by its canyon and cave system. The topography reaches a maximum depth of 14 metres, providing a manageable environment for beginner divers. Mild currents generally keep conditions relaxed, though visibility can vary significantly. Divers should be prepared for low-light conditions within the cave structures, where carrying a torch is recommended. As the site features cave systems, maintain awareness of your position to avoid contact with the rock walls. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 24C throughout the year, requiring appropriate thermal protection based on the season.

La Avioneta is a wreck dive site in Cabo de Gata featuring the remains of a small aircraft wing and an anchor from a Spanish Navy vessel. The site is accessed by boat and is suitable for intermediate divers due to the depth and potential for strong currents. Divers can expect depths ranging from 18 to 24 metres, with an average of 25 metres. Visibility at the site typically ranges between 15 and 30 metres, with water temperatures fluctuating between 15C and 20C throughout the year. The dive duration is approximately 45 minutes. Divers should be aware of hazards including the depth, potential for entanglement, and strong currents.

El Acuario is a diverse marine site located 800 metres offshore in Cabo de Gata, Spain. The topography features a combination of reef, seagrass, and drop-off structures, supplemented by an artificial reef. Divers can expect depths ranging from 5 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility fluctuating between 5 and 30 metres. Access to this site is exclusively by boat. Suitable for beginners, the site offers a varied underwater landscape. Water temperatures range from 15C in winter to 22C in late summer. Divers should be aware of sharp coral present in the area.

El Vapor Chocholita is a steamship wreck located 1609 metres offshore in Cabo de Gata, Spain. The vessel sank during a hurricane on 12 April 1927. The site lies at depths ranging from 6 to 32 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres. Access is by boat only. Due to the depth and the nature of the wreckage, this site is suitable for advanced divers. Divers should be aware of potential entanglement hazards within the structure. Species recorded around this area include common octopus, Turkish wrasse, bream, white seabream, painted comber, striped red mullet, tompot blenny, sea stars, brittle stars, crabs, castagnole, and two-banded seabream.

El Crater is a marine dive site located 400 metres offshore in Cabo de Gata, Spain. The site features a combination of reef, artificial reef, and cave topography. Divers can expect an average depth of 12 metres. Access to this site is by boat only. Conditions are generally characterised by mild currents, though water temperatures vary throughout the year, ranging from 15C in the winter months to 25C in August. The site is suited for intermediate divers. Guided tours, air fills, and equipment rental are available through local dive shops.