

Best for beginner divers, 10-20m, boat entry, mild current.
El Morrito is a reef and cave site located 2500 metres off the coast of Cabo de Palos. The site features depths ranging from 10 to 20 metres with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers encounter mild currents and visibility typically between 5 and 10 metres. The cave structure creates an overhead environment, requiring divers to manage buoyancy carefully to avoid contact with the reef formations. Due to the overhead nature of the cave, beginners should dive with a qualified guide. Access is by boat only, and local dive shops in La Manga provide charters and equipment rental for the 40-minute dives.
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Because the cave creates an overhead environment, beginner divers should complete this site with a qualified guide rather than a dive leader simply supervising from outside. The site is boat access only, so book your charter in advance as the local dive shop can arrange this alongside equipment rental.
The dive center is located at Atamaria commercial center, A2, carretera atamaria 72, La Manga Resort, 30389, Murcia, Spain.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-20m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though those exploring the cave section should dive with a qualified guide due to the overhead environment.
The site depths range from 10 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
El Morrito is a boat-only dive site located 2500 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 15C in winter months to 23C during the summer.
The cave creates an overhead environment where direct access to the surface is lost. Divers must maintain proper buoyancy and stay close to their guide.
Diving at El morrito in La Manga del Mar Menor requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at El morrito in La Manga del Mar Menor. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 23°C.