

Best for beginner divers, 7-12m, boat entry.
Illote do Carbon is a calm reef dive located in A Coruna, Spain, suitable for newly certified divers. The site features depths ranging from 7 to 12 metres with minimal current, allowing for a relaxed pace. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 10 metres. Water temperatures vary throughout the year from 13C to 19C, necessitating a 5mm to 7mm wetsuit for comfort. Access to this site is exclusively by boat, requiring prior arrangement with local charter operators. This location provides a straightforward introduction to Atlantic reef environments in northern Spain.
43.37522, -8.22218
Access is by boat only, so arrange your charter in advance and confirm current availability with local operators before planning your trip. Water temperatures in the lower end of the range call for a 5mm to 7mm wetsuit, so pack accordingly rather than assuming you can hire the right thickness on the day.
Access is by boat.
No known hazards
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
7-12m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-19°C
Current
None
Yes, the site is considered a calm reef dive with no current, making it well-suited for newly certified divers.
The depth at this site ranges from 7 to 12 metres.
Access to Illote do Carbon is by boat only; you must arrange a charter in advance.
Water temperatures range from 13C to 19C, so a 5mm to 7mm wetsuit is recommended.
Diving at Illote do carbon in Sada requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Illote do carbon in Sada typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.