

Best for beginner divers, 8-15m, shore entry, mild current.
Punta Estrella is a shore-entry reef dive located in Javea, Spain. The site features a reef structure ranging from 8 to 15 metres in depth, with an average of 12 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility between 10 and 30 metres and light currents. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 25C throughout the year. Divers should exercise caution during shore entry due to the presence of sea urchins and sharp rock formations; appropriate footwear is recommended. Species recorded around this area include common octopus, cuttlefish, moray eels, various wrasses, and several species of sea slugs.
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Watch where you put your hands and feet on the reef, as sea urchins and sharp rock are the main hazards here. Confirm current facility availability locally before your dive, as on-site amenities are not guaranteed.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-25°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include common octopus, European common cuttlefish, Mediterranean moray, wrasses, and various sea slugs such as the tricolor doris and Mediterranean violet aeolid.
Yes, Punta Estrella is suitable for beginners due to its manageable depth range of 8 to 15 metres and mild currents.
The reef sits at depths between 8 and 15 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Punta Estrella is a shore-entry dive site.
The primary hazards are sea urchins and sharp rock formations. Divers should wear appropriate footwear to prevent injury during shore entry and watch where they place their hands and feet on the reef.
Diving at Punta Estrella in Alicante requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Punta Estrella in Alicante. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 25°C.
The best months to visit Punta Estrella in Alicante are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Punta Estrella in Alicante typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Punta Estrella in Alicante typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.