Placer de las Bovedas
Place de las Bovedas is one of the tope diving sites in Spain, comprising of a huge reef that runs parallel to the coast of San Pedro de Alcäntara, approximately 1km long and 500m wide. It is about 3 nautical miles (approximately 6km) from the shoreline, and it reaches up to a 30m depth. It has its shallowest point at approximately 20m and drops to staggering depths the other side.
Most dives start at 20m and go down to a maximum depth of 40m. The dive has a vast array of marine life, due to the small amount of professional fishing in the area. This means that it is not uncommon to see groupers of more than a metre in length and other large species.
The vast majority of the reef is rocky, and contains beautiful valleys, walls and overhanging rocks. There are exceptional examples of Mediterranean marine flora and fauna, that also adds to the experience.
Because the dive sites in Las Bovedas are in the open sea, very close to the Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic Ocean, tidal currents can exist. Thus demanding current, drift, and deep dives are to be expected.
The vast schools of fish, the diversity and beauty of the marine species on show in this area, and it soon becomes clear why this is such a popular and important site in the sub marine world. If you want and exciting, captivating and above all memorable diving trip than the Placer de las Bovedas could be just the place you’re looking for.
Most dives start at 20m and go down to a maximum depth of 40m. The dive has a vast array of marine life, due to the small amount of professional fishing in the area. This means that it is not uncommon to see groupers of more than a metre in length and other large species.
The vast majority of the reef is rocky, and contains beautiful valleys, walls and overhanging rocks. There are exceptional examples of Mediterranean marine flora and fauna, that also adds to the experience.
Because the dive sites in Las Bovedas are in the open sea, very close to the Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic Ocean, tidal currents can exist. Thus demanding current, drift, and deep dives are to be expected.
The vast schools of fish, the diversity and beauty of the marine species on show in this area, and it soon becomes clear why this is such a popular and important site in the sub marine world. If you want and exciting, captivating and above all memorable diving trip than the Placer de las Bovedas could be just the place you’re looking for.