Benidorm Island (La Llosa) – Valencian Community – Costa Blanca & Columbretes
Site Overview
Benidorm Island, known locally as La Llosa, is a rocky islet off the busy resort whose clear water and gentle reef make it a popular training and fun-dive site. Amberjack, barracuda and nudibranchs inhabit the slopes, and the easy boat access from Benidorm suits all levels. Its proximity to the city means divers can combine a morning dive with sightseeing, while the surrounding water offers reliable visibility. La Llosa is a convenient Costa Blanca favourite. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and respect for Spain’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among divers who value dramatic volcanic or Mediterranean scenery, historic wrecks and rich marine life across a long, varied season.
Dive Briefing
"Boat from Benidorm to the islet and descend along the rocky reef, scanning for nudibranchs and barracuda at 8-18 m. Follow the slope, then ascend gradually with a safety stop near the entry. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable. Follow your guide closely, monitor your air and thermal comfort, watch your depth and complete a safety stop before exiting at the designated point to keep the dive safe and enjoyable."
Signature Marine Life
Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
Best: Summer
Barracuda
Sphyraena viridensis
Best: Year-round
Nudibranch
Chromodoris spp.
Best: Year-round
Wrasse
Labrus spp.
Best: Year-round
Moray Eel
Muraena helena
Best: Year-round
Safety & Hazards
- Boat traffic around the island
- Sun exposure
- Slippery slope
- Limited shelter
- Fragile substrate
Traveler Notes
Who is this for?
Ideal for beginners, training dives and relaxed diving close to Benidorm who want a clear rocky reef. It suits families and second dives for confident divers. The easy access makes it a dependable city dive. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level. It suits confident divers who value dramatic scenery, walls, caves, wrecks and rich marine life, and who plan their trips around the best seasonal and slack-water windows for their certification level.
For Non-Divers
Non-divers can enjoy boat trips, coastal walks, beaches and local cuisine while divers explore the site.
Quick Stats
Dive Logistics
- Benidorm Diving
- La Llosa Dive
Photography Info
Best for: macro, wide_angle
Nearby Stay
Local Dive Lodge
Benidorm • 3km away
Coastal Guesthouse
Benidorm • 5km away