Biotops
As you anchor and begin your exploration, you'll navigate through a series of blocks teeming with a diverse range of underwater creatures. Lobsters, scorpions, groupers, dentex, and snappers are just a few of the fascinating species that call these block openings their home. Additionally, the vibrant array of nudibranchs adds a colorful touch to this underwater paradise.
Designed to promote the growth of rock fauna, particularly fish species such as groupers, dentex, snappers, and scorpions, this biotope consists of towering blocks standing at a height of five meters each. Resting on a sandy bottom, this dive site offers optimal conditions for marine life to flourish.
Don't miss the chance to capture stunning photographs during your dive. This dive spot is highly recommended for photography enthusiasts. With a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, this dive is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers.
Prepare for an unforgettable underwater experience filled with mesmerizing schools of fish, including serviolas and gilthead, gracefully gliding between the blocks. Whether you're an experienced diver or just starting your diving journey, this dive site promises an extraordinary adventure that will leave you in awe of the Mediterranean's natural wonders.
Diving Conditions Score for Biotops
Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Biotops
Depth
20m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Biotops
Wave Height
0.12m
Wind Speed
9.9 m/s
Water Temp
23.9°C
Visibility
29.28km
Cloud Cover
3%
Wave Period
3.6s
Air Temperature
28.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Biotops
Best time to dive: 7:00 with score 9.293252032520325/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.08m, Wind 2.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 8.989234364261167/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Biotops are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 9.3/10
Waves: 0.08m (4.1s), Wind: 2.5 m/s
Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.08m, Wind: 1.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for BiotopsAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Biotops
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Biotops
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Biotops
Ideal Conditions for Biotops
Water Temp
25.4°C / 77.7°F
July
Visibility
17.7m / 58.1ft
January
Wave Height
0.4m / 1.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Biotops
Biotops shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (25.4°C) and January the coldest (3.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026