Diving in Marina del Este
Guide to dive sites in Marina del Este
Marina del Este is one of the best-known diving areas on Granada's Costa Tropical. Its rocky seabed, vertical walls, and excellent biodiversity make it an ideal destination for both recreational and more advanced divers. Its proximity to the Punta de la Mona It allows you to enjoy some of the best diving spots in the Andalusian Mediterranean.
Why dive in Marina del Este?
Marine diversity and richness
The waters of La Herradura combine Mediterranean and Atlantic influences, creating an ecosystem rich in species such as nudibranchs, octopuses, conger eels, schools of fish, candelabra corals and pelagic life.
Diving all year round
Thanks to its geography, there is always a dive site protected from the wind, allowing diving at almost any time of year.
Ideal for all levels
La Herradura offers dives for both beginner divers (shallow areas) and advanced divers (vertical walls and deeper points).
The best diving spots in Marina del Este
fig tree stone
Piedra de la Higuera is a well-balanced and comprehensive dive, ideal for Open Water divers looking to progress and for advanced divers seeking abundant marine life. The seabed is composed of large rocks with crevices and hollows that provide refuge for numerous species. Large schools of fish and rock-dwelling fauna are common, making it a very dynamic and varied dive.
Recommended level: Open Water / Advanced
Difficulty: Easy – Medium
Depth: From 17 to 28
Featured marine life: Nudibranchs, octopuses, conger eels, hake, moray eels, large schools of fish, lemonfish, mosaic rays and sunfish.
rocky outcrop of the 14
Roqueo de los 14 is a perfect dive site for Open Water divers and those seeking a relaxing and enjoyable dive. Its shallow depth allows for long bottom times and detailed observation of marine life. It's ideal for courses, relaxed dives, and underwater photography, thanks to the wide variety of species and excellent natural lighting.
Recommended level: Open Water
Difficulty: Easy
Depth: From 8 a.m. to 14 p.m.
Featured marine life: Gallinitas, viejas, pulpos, nudibranchios, salpas, electrbladeras, pescados rat y grandes sábadas de sardinas.
CAVE OF THE VIRGIN
The Cave of the Virgin is an accessible and very attractive dive site at Punta de la Mona. It combines wall sections, hollows, and an iconic cave teeming with life, where you can observe corals, sponges, and typical Mediterranean fauna. Ideal for Open Water and advanced divers who want to explore a varied and colorful underwater environment.
Recommended level: Open Water / Advanced
Difficulty: Easy – Medium
Depth:From 10 am to 18 pm
Featured marine life: Kingfishers, hake, nudibranchs, octopuses, groupers, conger eels and schools of bogue and salema.
the berengueles
Los Berengueles is one of the most accessible and attractive dive sites in the Marina del Este inlet. Perfect for shore dives, the dive follows a gentle profile over a rocky bottom that transitions to sand, where small hollows and caves teem with diverse marine life. As you progress south with the rocky wall on one side, the depth gradually increases to a maximum of about 18 meters, making the dive suitable for different certification levels. It's an ideal route for those seeking a peaceful dive among colorful nudibranchs, typical Mediterranean fish, and rock formations with numerous crevices and hiding places.
Recommended level: Open Water
Difficulty: Easy – Ideal for inexperienced divers
Depth: From 5 m to ~18 m
Featured marine life: Stingrays and sea eagles, thrushes and wrasses, gobies, blennies, various nudibranchs, sponges and invertebrates, small groupers and octopuses.
monkey's tip
Punta de la Mona is one of the most spectacular dive sites in Marina del Este and the entire area. It stands out for its walls covered in candelabra coral and the abundance of marine life it supports. The dive can be adapted to different levels, from recreational routes to deeper dives for advanced divers. It's a must-do dive for those seeking stunning underwater landscapes and encounters with larger marine life.
This dive is only carried out if our instructors consider the weather conditions to be safe and suitable.
Recommended level: Open Water / Advanced
Difficulty: Easy – Medium – Difficult (depending on depth and profile)
Depth: From 18 to 48 meters
Featured marine life: Candelabra coral, dentex, large schools of sardines and bogue, lemonfish, nudibranchs, orange false coral and pelagic fauna such as eagle rays or Cool cool sometimes.
Each day, our team selects the dive to be carried out taking into account the weather conditions of the day and the safety of the divers.
