

Best for beginner divers, 2-14m, boat entry, mild current.
Escull Negre is a reef site located 9000 metres from the shore in Spain, featuring an islet surrounded by a Posidonia meadow. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 2 to 14 metres and an average depth of 8 metres. Divers encounter common species such as Turkish wrasse, various wrasses, bream, two-banded seabream, white seabream, and tompot blenny. Less frequently, Mediterranean moray, Cratena slug, Madeira rockfish, sea star, Mediterranean cardinalfish, painted comber, striped red mullet, and flat crab are recorded. Visibility varies between 5 and 20 metres, and currents are mild. Access is by boat only. Hazards include an overhead environment and sharp coral.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 14m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-25°C
Current
Mild
Divers regularly encounter bream, Turkish wrasse, and other wrasse species. Less common sightings include Mediterranean moray, Cratena slugs, Madeira rockfish, sea stars, Mediterranean cardinalfish, painted comber, striped red mullet, and flat crabs.
Yes, Escull Negre is suitable for beginner divers, with an average depth of 8 metres.
The depth at Escull Negre ranges from 2 to 14 metres, with an average depth of 8 metres.
This is a boat dive located 9000 metres from the shore; a boat is required to reach the site.
Visibility ranges from 5 to 20 metres, and currents are generally mild. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 25C depending on the month.
Diving at Escull Negre in Santa Pola requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Escull Negre in Santa Pola. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 25°C.