

Best for beginner divers, 6-20m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
La Huerta is a reef dive in Almunecar, Spain, featuring a mild drift and depths ranging from 6 to 20 metres. With an average depth of 12 metres and visibility between 10 and 20 metres, this site is well-suited for beginners. Divers can expect a typical dive duration of 45 minutes. The topography consists of a reef structure with crevices and overhangs. Species recorded around this area include common octopus, European common cuttlefish, conger eel, various wrasses, and several nudibranch species such as the tricolor doris. Due to the presence of passing vessels, divers must remain vigilant and use a surface marker buoy when ascending.
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Buoyancy control is non-negotiable as the orange coral and yellow anemones on the pinnacles are fragile and slow-growing.
Permit-only inside the Maro-Cerro Gordo reserve. Book a boat trip with an authorised centre; independent boat or shore diving is not permitted.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-20m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
16-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Sep
While specific sightings vary, species recorded around this area include common octopus, European common cuttlefish, conger eel, wrasses, and various nudibranchs like the tricolor doris.
Yes, La Huerta is suitable for beginners due to its manageable depth range of 6 to 20 metres and mild current.
The site ranges from 6 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Access to La Huerta is available by both shore and boat.
May and September are considered the best months, offering a balance of comfortable water temperatures and calmer conditions.
The primary hazard is boat traffic. Divers should remain vigilant of passing vessels throughout the dive and when surfacing, and it is recommended to tow a surface marker buoy.
Diving at La Huerta 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 La Huerta in La Herradura. Water temperatures range from 16°C to 21°C.
La Huerta in La Herradura typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at La Huerta in La Herradura typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.