

Best for beginner divers, 5-15m, shore entry, mild current.
Rivemar Playa in Cartagena, Spain, offers a shore-entry dive across reef and seagrass habitats. Ranging from 5 to 15 metres in depth, the site features mild currents, making it suitable for beginners. The seagrass beds consist of Posidonia, which provides a habitat for various Mediterranean marine life. Divers should exercise caution during shore entry over rock and reef, as sharp coral and rocks are present; thick-soled boots are recommended. Facilities on-site include air fills, changing rooms, showers, and guided tours. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 25C throughout the year, necessitating appropriate thermal protection depending on the season. Visibility at this site is variable.
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The site has air fills, changing rooms, showers, and guided tours on site, so you can travel light and book a guide if you want help locating seahorses in the Posidonia. Shore entry over rock and reef is easier with thick-soled boots.
Located at Ctra a la Azohia 151, Cartagena (Murcia).
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-25°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include common octopus, Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, great barracuda, flying gurnard, various wrasses, Turkish wrasse, fried egg jellyfish, Mediterranean violet aeolid, rock cod, conger eel, scorpionfish, pelagic stingray, and sea stars.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and a manageable depth range of 5 to 15 metres.
The site ranges from 5 to 15 metres in depth.
This is a shore-entry dive. It is recommended to wear thick-soled boots to navigate the rock and reef entry safely.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef and seagrass areas are accessible for snorkelling. Use caution in the shallows to avoid contact with sharp rocks and coral.
Diving at Rivemar Playa in Cartagena requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Rivemar Playa in Cartagena. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 25°C.
Rivemar Playa in Cartagena typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.