

Best for beginner divers, 12-23m, shore entry, mild current.
Cuevas in Cartagena, Spain, offers a diverse underwater landscape defined by vertical walls and numerous caves and grottos. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths ranging from 12 to 23 metres. Divers access the site from the shore, encountering mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 21C throughout the year, with potential for thermoclines or mixed fresh and saltwater within the cave systems. Hazards at this site include entanglement risks, overhead environments, and low visibility. The topography is composed of Triassic-age phyllite rock formations, characteristic of the Cabo Tiñoso coastal cliffs.
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Depth
12-23m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-21°C
Current
Mild
The site reaches depths between 12 and 23 metres.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers.
Access to the site is via a shore entry.
The site is primarily designated for diving, and the presence of overhead environments and cave systems requires appropriate training.
Divers should be aware of entanglement risks, low visibility, overhead environments, and surge.
Diving at Cuevas in Cartagena requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Cuevas in Cartagena. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 21°C.
Cuevas in Cartagena typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cuevas in Cartagena typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.