Costa Tropical - La Herradura and Marina del Este

After a minibus shuttle of a bit more than one hour the dives in La Herradura or Marina del Este will be conducted as two-tank shore dives.

La Herradura and Marina del Este is home of Europe`s first ever Marine National Park and one of Spain`s most popular dive sites. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 meters. The Costa Tropical has a number of protected bays to satisfy both beginner divers and the more experienced. Lying at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, this rocky shoreline hosts a variety of marine life. Octopus, conger and moray eels, lobster, grouper, damsels, different wrasses, scorpion fish and nudibranches, together with a variety of faunas and corals, can be seen during most dives. With a little luck there are also sun fish around.

Diving in Marina bay, in a depth range from 8 to 30 meters gives a wide area with different dive options, catering for all levels of experience. One route involves following the cliff wall, which forms the eastern part of Punta de la Mona. Huge rocks protrude from the cliff face. Of particular interest is the rich marine life on the vertical walls, where sponges and soft corals show off their colors.