

El Pecio is a shallow dive site located off Cartagena, Spain, with depths ranging from 3 to 4 metres. This site is suitable for beginners looking to build confidence in a low-pressure environment. Access is by boat, and the area typically experiences mild currents. Visibility is variable, ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, from 15C in winter to 27C in summer, requiring seasonal adjustments to wetsuit thickness. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Turkish wrasse, scorpionfish, bream, crabs, peacock blenny, abalone, flat crab, white seabream, painted comber, hermit crab, snails, and salema porgy.
37.26268, -1.74700
Water temperature drops to around 15C in the cooler months, so pack a thicker wetsuit if you are diving outside summer. Check locally for the current boat access arrangements before you plan your entry.
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No known hazards
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
3-4m
Visibility
10-30m
Entry
Boat
Water Temp
15-27°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Turkish wrasse, scorpionfish, bream, crabs, peacock blenny, abalone, flat crab, white seabream, painted comber, hermit crab, snails, and salema porgy.
Yes, the shallow depth of 3 to 4 metres and mild currents make this an accessible site for beginners building underwater confidence.
El Pecio is a shallow site with a depth of 3 to 4 metres.
Access to this site is by boat. Check locally for current boat access arrangements before planning your dive.
Given the shallow depth of 3 to 4 metres, the site is suitable for snorkelling.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at El Pecio in Vera. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 27°C.
El Pecio in Vera typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at El Pecio in Vera typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.