

Best for beginner divers, 3-12m, boat entry, mild current.
Cueva del Lago is a marine cave system located in Cartagena, Spain. This site is accessible only by boat and features depths ranging from 3 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 7 metres. As an overhead environment, it requires strict buoyancy control and the use of primary and backup torches. Conditions include mild currents and water temperatures fluctuating between 15C and 26C throughout the year. While suitable for beginner divers, the cave structure necessitates close adherence to guide instructions. Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean moray, common octopus, wrasses, bream, and various scorpionfish, though these are not confirmed sightings at this specific location.
37.54000, -1.13700
Even though the maximum depth is only 12 metres, the overhead environment means this is not a casual dive. Make sure every diver in your group carries a primary and backup torch before descending.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
3-12m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean moray, common octopus, wrasses, bream, and scorpionfish, though these have not been confirmed at this specific site.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the overhead environment requires strict buoyancy control and adherence to guide instructions.
The site ranges from 3 to 12 metres in depth, with an average depth of 7 metres.
Cueva del Lago is a boat dive and requires a boat for access.
This site is a cave dive and is not suitable for snorkelling due to the overhead environment.
Diving at Cueva del Lago in Cartagena requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cueva del Lago in Cartagena. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 26°C.
Cueva del Lago in Cartagena typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.