

Best for advanced divers, 18-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Piedras Altas is a wall and reef dive site located in Almunecar, Spain. This site is situated in open water and requires boat access. Divers can expect depths ranging from 18 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Conditions are characterised by strong currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Due to the challenging current and depth profile, this site is suitable for advanced divers. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, typically between 15 and 17 degrees Celsius. Hazards at this location include the risk of entanglement and strong currents.
36.71949, -3.73396
Plan the dive with the guide before entry, particularly whether La 41 is on the agenda, as it burns the buffer fast at 36-45 metres.
Boat access only; pickup is a drift recovery off the cape.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-17°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
May, Oct
The site ranges from 18 to 40 metres deep, with an average depth of 25 metres.
No, Piedras Altas is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents and depth.
Access to Piedras Altas is by boat only.
The best months to visit are May and October.
Diving at Piedras Altas in La Herradura requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Piedras Altas in La Herradura. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 17°C.
The best months to visit Piedras Altas in La Herradura are May and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Piedras Altas in La Herradura can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Piedras Altas in La Herradura typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.