Melilla – Los Cárabos Reef – North Africa – Ceuta & Melilla

Site Overview

Los Cárabos is a shallow rocky reef in Melilla ideal for training, refreshers and relaxed macro diving in clear Mediterranean water. Octopus, wrasse and nudibranchs fill the rocky ledges, and the easy access makes it a dependable site in most conditions. Its gentle profile suits beginners and students, while photographers find plenty of small life. Los Cárabos is a quiet, productive base for building skills in North Africa. 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.