Cueva Del Francés

Almeria, Nijar, Cabo De Gata, Andalusia Region, Spain15 m maxbeginner

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Conditions

Cueva Del FrancésCabo De Gata · 15 m

Good · 5/5

conditions visualisation

Good5/5

Calm and diveable right now — best window today 6 AM–7 PM.

Wind10 kn NE

Current~0.2 kn S · model

Swell

0.3 m · 3s · E

Water

25 °C

Conditions through the day

5 AM8 PM

Sunrise 05:56 AM · Sunset 06:03 PM local

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On-face swell 0.2 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

Cueva Del Francés lies along the coast of Cabo de Gata, within the Cabo de Gata-Níjar natural park in Almería province, Andalusia. This stretch of Spain's southeastern coastline is known for its volcanic rock formations and clear Mediterranean waters, with dive sites reached by boat from towns such as San José or Las Negras. The site reaches a maximum depth of around 15 metres and is rated a beginner dive.

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Marine life here

Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.

East Atlantic Peacock WrasseSymphodus tincaReported here · unconfirmed
Mediterranean Red Sea StarEchinaster (Echinaster) sepositusReported here · unconfirmed
Mauve StingerPelagia noctilucaReported here · unconfirmed

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