

Best for beginner divers, 5-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Vadum Maris is a reef and seagrass site located off the Costa Blanca, Spain. Accessible only by boat, the site features depths between 5 and 20 metres with an average of 15 metres, making it suitable for beginners. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 metres, and currents are generally mild. Divers should maintain neutral buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral, rock formations, and sea urchins present on the seabed. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Mediterranean moray, scorpionfish, and various nudibranchs. Water temperatures fluctuate between 15C and 23C throughout the year, requiring appropriate thermal protection.
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Watch where you place your hands and fins throughout the dive, as sharp coral, rocks, and sea urchins are present across the reef and seagrass. Check locally before heading out to confirm current boat operator availability and any facility arrangements at the departure point.
The dive centre is located at Calle Alfonso XII, 10, 03130 Santa Pola, Alicante, Spain.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-20m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-23°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Mediterranean moray, scorpionfish, and various nudibranchs such as the Cratena slug and Mediterranean violet aeolid.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the manageable depths and mild currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Vadum Maris is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow sections of the reef and seagrass may be accessible for snorkelling depending on boat operator arrangements.
Divers should be cautious of sharp coral and rock formations, as well as sea urchins on the seabed. Maintaining neutral buoyancy is recommended to avoid contact.
Diving at Vadum Maris in Santa Pola requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Vadum Maris in Santa Pola. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 23°C.
Vadum Maris in Santa Pola typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Vadum Maris in Santa Pola typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.