Isla Descubridor Sur

Located near Granadella's beach in Spain, the southern part of Descubridor Island awaits divers with its rocky and secluded terrain. With an area of 2.5 hectares, this elongated island is situated on the southern side of Cabo de la Nao. Despite its challenging accessibility, it offers a captivating underwater experience.

Prepare to encounter a diverse range of marine life during your dive, including Scorpion Fish, Octopus, Nudibranch, Moray Eel, and Conger Eel. If you're lucky, you may even come across a magnificent school of Barracuda.

Known as Illa del Descobridor, the south coast of this island proves to be an enticing destination for divers of all levels. The circular immersion dive surrounds the entire island and begins by anchoring next to the narrow channel that separates it from the coast. From there, you'll embark on a captivating journey, starting with a walk through a small corridor that showcases stunning backlights.

Throughout the dive, keep the island's wall to your right as you ascend to a depth of -4m and continue heading 90º. The underwater landscape is adorned with scattered rocks, with an average depth of -14m. However, it's the wall that truly mesmerizes, adorned with striking yellow encrusting anemones and featuring tunnels that beautifully illuminate the surroundings through large windows.

As you progress, you'll encounter a large rock tongue at -16m, which you'll navigate around before returning to your starting point. The Illa del Descobridor offers a delightful underwater walk that remains relatively undiscovered, making it an enjoyable dive experience.

With a maximum depth of 21m and visibility reaching up to 11m, this dive site caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to experts. Whether you choose to explore the cave and scattered rocks or indulge in snorkeling, the Illa del Descobridor promises an unforgettable family adventure.

To access this captivating dive site, make your way to Torre Ambolo in Xàbia/Jávea, in the Marina Alta region of Alacant/Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain. Get ready to immerse yourself in the wonders of the underwater world at the Illa del Descobridor.