intermediate
    (65)

    Ceuta – Monte Hacho Wall – North Africa – Ceuta & Melilla

    30m Max
    15-30m Vis
    boat

    Site Overview

    The Monte Hacho Wall in Ceuta is a dramatic Mediterranean drop-off where the rock plunges into clear, Strait-influenced water rich with groupers, barracuda and morays. Intermediate divers follow the wall at 8-30 m, enjoying excellent visibility and the chance of passing pelagics in the blue. The sheltered location and easy boat access make it a dependable site, and the surrounding enclave adds Spanish-African character. Monte Hacho is a signature Ceuta dive. 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 Ceuta to the wall and descend along the face, controlling any current and watching for groupers and barracuda. Follow the drop-off at 15-28 m, then ascend with a safety stop and careful air management. 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

    Grouper

    high

    Epinephelus marginatus

    Best: Year-round

    Barracuda

    high

    Sphyraena viridensis

    Best: Year-round

    Moray Eel

    high

    Muraena helena

    Best: Year-round

    Bream

    high

    Diplodus spp.

    Best: Year-round

    Nudibranch

    high

    Chromodoris spp.

    Best: Year-round

    Safety & Hazards

    • Current on the wall
    • Depth and nitrogen management
    • Boat traffic offshore
    • Sun exposure
    • Limited shelter
    Nearest Chamber
    Hospital de Ceuta Hyperbaric Unit
    10km away

    Traveler Notes

    Who is this for?

    Suited to Open Water divers and above who want a dramatic wall with big groupers in clear Mediterranean water. It suits photographers and those seeking healthy reef. Confident divers enjoy the deeper wall. 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.

    wall
    drop-off
    ceuta

    For Non-Divers

    Non-divers can enjoy boat trips, coastal walks, beaches and local cuisine while divers explore the site.

    Quick Stats

    Difficultyintermediate
    CertificationOpen Water
    Currentmoderate
    Water Temp15-25°C
    Best TimeMay - October

    Dive Logistics

    Operators
    • Ceuta Diving
    • North Africa Dive
    Pricing Guide
    $60 - $110
    Per 2-tank boat dive

    Photography Info

    Recommended Gear
    16-35mm
    60mm

    Best for: wide_angle, macro

    Nearby Stay

    Local Dive Lodge

    Ceuta3km away

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    Coastal Guesthouse

    Ceuta5km away

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