

Best for beginner divers, 3m, shore entry, mild current.
Balky Point in Cabo de Palos, Spain, is a shallow reef site accessible via shore entry. With an average depth of 3 metres, it is well-suited for beginners seeking a relaxed dive experience. The site features mild currents and water temperatures ranging from 15C in winter to 27C in August. Divers frequently encounter flying gurnard, scorpionfish, fried egg jellyfish, bream, and sea stars. Less common sightings include European common cuttlefish, common octopus, white-spotted octopus, rock cod, groupers, conger eel, wrasses, Turkish wrasse, and white seabream. Typical dives at this location last approximately 40 minutes.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
3m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Divers regularly encounter flying gurnard, scorpionfish, fried egg jellyfish, bream, and sea stars. Other species recorded at the site include European common cuttlefish, various octopus species, groupers, conger eels, and wrasses.
Yes, Balky Point is suitable for beginners due to its shallow 3-metre average depth and mild current conditions.
The site has an average depth of 3 metres.
Balky Point is accessed via shore entry.
Given the shallow 3-metre average depth, the site is appropriate for snorkelling.
Diving at Balky Point in Cabo de Palos requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Balky Point in Cabo de Palos. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Balky Point in Cabo de Palos are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Balky Point in Cabo de Palos typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.