

Best for beginner divers, 2-7m, shore entry, mild current.
Playetes Beach in Javea, Spain, offers a straightforward shore dive across reef and seagrass habitats. Depths range from 2 to 7 metres, with an average of 5 metres, making it suitable for beginners. The site experiences mild currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate from 15C in winter to 26C in summer. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp coral and rocks when entering from the shore and while navigating shallow sections. Facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station. Night diving is permitted at this location.
38.68510, 0.12560
Watch your fin placement and hand position around the reef, as the rocks and coral edges are sharp and easy to brush against in shallow water. The site has parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station on site, so you can pack light and arrive ready to dive.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 7m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
35 min
Species recorded around this area include common octopus, Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, flying gurnard, great barracuda, white-spotted octopus, wrasses, flatworms, various sea slugs, scorpionfish, and gurnard.
Yes, the site is well suited to newly certified open water divers due to the shallow depths and mild currents.
The reef and seagrass beds are located between 2 and 7 metres deep, with an average depth of 5 metres.
This is a shore-entry dive site.
Yes, the shallow depths of 2 to 7 metres make this site accessible for snorkelling.
Diving at Playetes Beach in Teulada requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Playetes Beach in Teulada. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 26°C.
Playetes Beach in Teulada typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Playetes Beach in Teulada typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.