

Best for beginner divers, 5-25m, shore entry, mild current.
Playa de Calabardina provides a diverse underwater environment featuring reefs, walls, caves, wrecks, and seagrass beds. Accessible via shore entry, the site is suitable for beginners with depths ranging from 5 to 25 metres and an average of 15 metres. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility fluctuating between 5 and 25 metres. Water temperatures vary from 15C in winter to 21C in August. Divers should remain vigilant regarding boat traffic, as the area is active with surface vessels. A full range of facilities is available on-site, including equipment rental, air fills, and guided tours, supporting multi-dive planning.
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Boat traffic is the main hazard here, so deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending and stay alert at the surface. Full facilities on site, including air fills, mean you can plan a multi-dive day without bringing your own equipment support.
Carretera de Calabardina, km 7,5. Se estaciona en la calzada junto al paseo marítimo, desde este se accede a primera línea de playa.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-25m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-21°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for newly certified divers, offering a range of depths from 5 to 25 metres that allow for manageable dive profiles.
Access is via shore entry. Divers should be aware of boat traffic when entering and exiting the water.
Depths range from 5 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Maintain a visible surface marker buoy at all times and remain alert to surface vessels, particularly during ascent.
The site offers comprehensive facilities including parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, equipment rental, a cafe, and boat charter services.
Diving at Playa de Calabardina in Águilas requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Playa de Calabardina in Águilas. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Playa de Calabardina in Águilas. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 21°C.
Playa de Calabardina in Águilas typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Playa de Calabardina in Águilas typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.