21 Jul Diving in the area of Orihuela Costa

Posted at 18:13h in Alicante Airport, Costa blanca, Orihuela Costa by admin 0 Comments

The seabed of Orihuela Costa meets the demands of proffesionals and amateurs of Scuba Diving and Snorkelling. Some of the main characteristics of this coastal area are slopes full of life, nooks and crannies where you can find no end as well as amazing stones and rocks.

The temperature is pleasant throughout the year and the average temperature is not below 12 degrees in any month. This is due to the influence of the Mediterranean Sea and the inland mountains that keep it warm.

The sea is relatively calm and there is little current. This scenario is just perfect for millions of marine species. Underwater life is certainly very diverse, especially in the grassy parts of the sea. Apart from the Mediterranean fish, you can find rays, seahorses, crabs, octopuses and moray eels.

So, if you are a sea lover and you would like to do some diving in Orihuela Costa, we bring you some of the best places to do it in this little guide.

Top diving spots in Orihuela Costa

Tabarca Island

Tabarca Island is a little Island in front of Santa Pola and it is just a must see. If you really like diving, we recommend you to discover this magnifient place. The Tabarca Marine Reserve is one of the most popular diving spots in the Spanish Mediterranean for its great beauty, its excellent state of conservation and its hidden wonders among its great wealth and diversity. Aquamarina Beach.

Aquamarina Beach

The natural rocks that enter the sea shape Aquamarina beach, bringing visibility to it, and serving as an ideal place for snorkeling. Its transparent waters are due to the presence of posidonia, which comes from the “prairie” of the Cabo Roig seabed, a marine area protected by the European Union.

Playa La Mosca

Located between Torrevieja and Orihuela we can find Playa de la Mosca, a perfect option for nature lovers since it is a small cove that combines areas of rocks with stretches of fine sand. This beautiful natural setting is a beautiful place to dive next to big fish banks.

Cabo de Palos

It is a bit far from Orihuela Costa (Aproximately 35-45 minutes by car). Nonetheless Cabo de Palos is one of the most important places in Europe for diving, so don’t hesitate to go if you want to have an amazing diving experience.

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