

Best for beginner divers, 1-10m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Tabarca is a marine reserve featuring a combination of natural reef and artificial reef structures. Located 9 metres from the shore, the site offers shallow depths ranging from 1 to 10 metres, with an average of 5 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect mild currents and visibility between 10 and 25 metres. Marine life recorded here includes very common bream and snails, alongside common wrasses, white seabream, two-banded seabream, and tompot blenny. Less frequently, divers may encounter Mediterranean moray, Turkish wrasse, Cratena slug, striped red mullet, painted comber, sea star, Mediterranean cardinalfish, and Madeira rockfish. Access is via boat, and the site is suitable for beginners. Hazards include boat traffic and sea urchins.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 10m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-26°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
You will frequently see bream and snails. Other species recorded include wrasses, white seabream, two-banded seabream, tompot blenny, Mediterranean moray, Turkish wrasse, Cratena slug, striped red mullet, painted comber, sea star, Mediterranean cardinalfish, and Madeira rockfish.
Yes, Tabarca is suitable for beginners due to its shallow average depth of 5 metres and mild currents.
The depth at this site ranges from 1 to 10 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
While the site is 9 metres from the shore, a boat is required to access the dive area.
Yes, Tabarca is highly rated for snorkelling with a score of 5/5.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Tabarca in Castellon. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 26°C.
Tabarca in Castellon typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tabarca in Castellon typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.