Playa de Maro is a coastal site in Almunecar, Spain, featuring a combination of reef and cave topography. The site is accessible from the shore and is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 2 to 8 metres and an average depth of 4 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect mild currents and visibility between 5 and 10 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 16C and 23C, with the water feeling cool outside of the summer months. Facilities at the site include toilets, showers, parking, and equipment rental. Be aware of boat traffic and sharp coral when navigating the area. Typical dives last approximately 30 minutes.

Barco del Arroz is a wreck site located 150 metres from the shore in Almunecar, Spain. This 80-metre long steamboat, formerly known as the Delfin, sank in 1937 while carrying a cargo of flour, oil, and cod. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 3 to 6 metres. Divers can expect moderate currents and visibility between 10 and 12 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 16C and 24C throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, scorpionfish, conger eels, and various sea slugs. Guided tours and equipment rental are available for this 60-minute dive. Be aware of jellyfish as a potential hazard.

Los Pasadizos is a cave system located off the coast of Almunecar, Spain. This site reaches depths of up to 25 metres and is strictly accessible by boat. As an overhead environment, it requires appropriate planning for cave navigation and solid buoyancy control. Divers experience mild currents and water temperatures ranging from 16C to 20C throughout the year. Due to active boat traffic in the area, the use of a surface marker buoy is essential on every ascent. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, common octopus, conger eels, and several types of nudibranchs and flatworms.

Playa de Cantarriján is a marine site located within the Maro-Cerro Gordo Natural Park near Almunecar. The site features a diverse underwater landscape consisting of rocky reefs, caves, and seagrass beds. Divers and snorkellers can explore depths ranging from 3 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres. Entry is via the shore, and conditions are generally suitable for beginners, with mild currents and visibility fluctuating between 5 and 30 metres. Facilities at the beach include parking, toilets, showers, a rinse station, and a cafe. Divers should be aware of overhead environments and sea urchins when navigating the rocky reef areas.

Cantarijan is a marine site located 1000 metres off the coast of Almunecar, Spain, featuring a combination of cave and reef topography. Divers typically explore depths ranging from 8 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres. Access to the site is by boat only. Conditions include mild currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 25 metres. Freshwater seepage occurs at this location, which can influence visibility and create a halocline. The site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving, with typical dive durations of 70 minutes. Facilities available at the shore base include parking, toilets, showers, and a cafe.

Pecio Los Candelabros is a combined wreck, reef, and wall site located 600 metres off the coast of Almunecar. The site sits at depths between 7 and 15 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 12 metres, with mild currents. Access is by boat only, and divers should remain vigilant for boat traffic when surfacing. Species recorded around this area include ocean sunfish, European common cuttlefish, common octopus, marbled electric ray, flying gurnard, double-lined sea slug, scorpionfish, rock cod, Turkish wrasse, splendid elysia, Felimare villafranca, conger eel, flatworm, and gurnard. Always deploy an SMB before surfacing due to local boat traffic.

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.

Cueva de las Palomas in Almunecar is a boat-access site featuring a combination of wall, reef, and drop-off topography. The site is defined by its overhead cave structure, which requires careful navigation to avoid entanglement. Divers typically explore depths between 5 and 18 metres, with visibility reaching up to 11 metres. Water temperatures range from 16C to 21C, and currents are generally mild. Orange corals colonise the rock faces, and nudibranchs are frequently observed. Species recorded around this area include various nudibranchs, conger eels, octopus, and scorpionfish. Due to the overhead environment, guided tours are recommended for this intermediate-level dive.