

Best for intermediate divers, 5-12m, boat entry, mild current.
El Tunel Naranja is a cave and reef site located off San Jose in Cabo de Gata, Spain. The site features an overhead environment within a cave structure, with depths ranging from 5 to 12 metres. Divers access the site by boat, encountering mild currents and visibility between 5 and 25 metres. Due to the overhead environment, precise buoyancy control is required to prevent silting. A torch is recommended for exploring the cave sections. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 25C throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, and dusky grouper.
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Because this is an overhead environment, even with an open water certification you should be comfortable with buoyancy control before entering the cave section, as silting out the passage affects visibility for everyone behind you. A torch is strongly recommended regardless of ambient light outside.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-12m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-25°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, dusky grouper, great barracuda, common octopus, and various invertebrates like the giant doris.
The site is rated for intermediate divers. Because it contains an overhead environment, divers must be comfortable with buoyancy control to avoid silting out the passage.
The depth at El Tunel Naranja ranges from 5 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
The site is primarily a cave and reef dive site designed for scuba diving due to the overhead environment and depth profile.
Diving at El Tunel Naranja in San Jose requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at El Tunel Naranja in San Jose. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 25°C.
El Tunel Naranja in San Jose typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at El Tunel Naranja in San Jose typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.