La Punta del Castillo Suggest edit

Spain Suggest · Andalusia Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

50 minAvg dive time

May to OctoberBest months

22.0–28.0 °CWater (summer)

18.0–24.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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La Punta del Castillo is a scenic dive site located in the Costa del Sol region of San Jose, known for its vibrant marine life and underwater rock formations.

Divers can expect to explore rocky outcrops and sandy bottoms, with opportunities to see various fish species, invertebrates, and possibly larger pelagics. The site offers a mix of shallow and deeper areas suitable for different skill levels.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 22.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 18.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Shore Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
rock sand coral Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting for photography is during mid-morning; macro photography is excellent among the rocks.

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