Cueva de las Palomas

This dive, despite its name, does not actually take place in a cave. It is done entirely on a wall, with the name only referencing the starting point of the dive. The location offers a diverse array of marine life, including schools of fish such as bogas, bream, snappers, and salps. Additionally, divers can expect to see vibrant orange corals and a variety of nudibranchs.

To begin this dive, we will anchor in the bay described, which is located in a shallow area between 7 and 10 meters deep. The dive will initially head south, following the cliff, and then turn west at the first point. Later in the dive, we will reverse direction and return along the same path. Following standard diving protocols, we will gradually descend towards the bottom, which consists of large stones that have formed cavities, corridors, and small tunnels over time. As we navigate the interface between the rocky substrate and the sandy or gravel substrate, we will search for anemones, particularly the "crassa" anemone (Cribinopsis crassa) and the Phelia elongata, which features thick, elongated filaments in a greenish hue. Upon closer inspection, these anemones offer a biologically fascinating surprise that showcases the wonders of this Natural Park.

With a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, this dive is recommended for advanced divers. The site is located near Nerja, Spain, specifically in the Cueva de las Palomas area along Carretera Antigua N-340, Urbanización Cármenes del Mar, Cerro Gordo, Almuñécar, Comarca de la Costa Granadina, Granada, Andalusia, 18697, Spain.