Andalusia – Atlantic Coast (Cádiz & Huelva)

About Andalusia – Atlantic Coast (Cádiz & Huelva)

The Atlantic coast of Andalusia is defined by the powerful currents and pelagic life of the Strait of Gibraltar. The Parque Natural del Estrecho at Tarifa delivers thrilling drift dives among tuna, amberjack and eagle rays, with whales and orcas passing offshore. Sancti Petri near Chiclana protects an underwater archaeological zone of Roman and Phoenician amphorae, while Cabo de Trafalgar’s submerged rock towers host gorgonians and lobsters. Rota’s almadraba reefs and the shallow Huelva shores add gentle macro and training. Cooler, nutrient-rich Atlantic water underpins a very different, wildlife-driven experience. This region rewards careful planning and respects Spain’s marine-protection rules, offering rewarding diving across a wide range of experience levels through a long and varied season.

Highlights

• ✓Parque Natural del Estrecho: strong-current drifts with tuna and amberjack.
• ✓Sancti Petri: an underwater zone of Roman and Phoenician amphorae.
• ✓Cabo de Trafalgar: submerged rock towers with gorgonians and lobsters.
• ✓La Laja (Tarifa): a sloping reef with nudibranchs and octopus.
• ✓Rota almadraba reefs: rocky outcrops rich in seahorses and cuttlefish.

Getting There

Fly into Jerez (XRY), Seville (SVQ) or Gibraltar (GIB); Tarifa, Chiclana (Sancti Petri) and Los Caños de Meca are the main dive bases, reached by short boat or shore entry.