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The Galleon
The story goes that in the eighteenth century French galleon it was on fire and abandoned by its crew while being pursued by British pirates (Royal Navy). Circumstantial evidence indicated that the ship was carrying a cargo of copper for the uniforms of any military unit. Although it has been diving and thousands of times the area is still full of buttons, buckles and more souvenirs (look but not touch!). Being a shallow space, on a clear day the light is fantastic and the cargo can be seen throughout its length (about 40 meters). Some of the beams are huge and incredibly well preserved, even the masts lie where they fell at the time. |
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The tower
The wall of this tower, oval, descends to a depth of 12.5 meters and also at the site also lies a wreck: a small freighter and a huge crane arm, which was used in their day to move minerals from the platform to the ship's hold.
The tower itself is composed of large blocks of stone bonded with cement. Of course, over the years many of these blocks have been detached and the gaps have become luxury housing for Moray and conger.
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The vaults (El placer de las Bóvedas)
Basically, The Vaults is a subterranean mountain that rises from the deeper waters on the south, up to 18 meters below the superficie.Como is 5 km from the coast, the waters tend not to be affected by the mouths of rivers and visibility is often 20 meters or more. Often there are strong currents in this area, allowing excellent Caribbean (drift dive).
As in any mountain, his gentle sloping sides are full of canyons, rock formations and caves. This geological setting, surprisingly, has not been affected by erosion and is an ideal habitat for species that inhabit the ocean.
With frequent visits of the pelagic type, you will be lucky to see Moon Fish, Tuna, Dolphin, swordfish and turtles as well as the usual area: Octopus, Cuttlefish, Moray eels, conger eels, groupers, sea bass and many more. Also found at depths of 30 meters or more a unique type of starfish called Astrospartus mediterraneus and nudibranchs, sponges, corals and many other invertebrates.
Depths: 17-32 feet. Requires: Minimum Certification,
PADI Advanced Open Water (or equivalent), CMAS 2 *.
28-31 Nitrox recommended.
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Pimpollo
Essentially it is a multi-level dive. The upper part, entirely covered with seaweed and small rocks, falling 2-4 meters and suddenly you find yourself looking back with a whole lineup of mini caves. These caves are lined up again in a NE / SW The smallest measuring just a few centimeters tall, while the highest reach 2 meters, with 3 deep. Each of these cuevecillas is home to something. Usually we swim freely Brunettes and Sea Bass. A great place for night dives. It is useful to bring light to look into the holes.
Depths: 12-16 feet. Requires: Minimum Certification,
PADI Open Water, CMAS 1 *.
36-40 or recommended Air Nitrox
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Roqueillos
Another interesting and well known dive site. The bottom line here is composed of rocks the size of containers, stacked on each other. Lie in a NE / SW and with a size of approximately 160 x 80 m. It takes several dives to get to know this place well. With the shallow 26 meters, this dive is only for experienced divers. The currents here can be quite aggressive.
The landscape is perfect for taking pictures or videotape, there is life everywhere! You must wear a red filter or good light because in the deepest points are the most varied colors. Being so near the Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic water flow is very likely to see species not found anywhere else in the Mediterranean. | |
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Bucea en Marbella, PADI Dive Resort S21924
Puerto Deportivo de Marbella, nº22
Marbella, Málaga - Spain
Telf. (0034) 677 389 980
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