Snorkeling at Cala Fría (Cabo de Palos)

This cove, located beneath the lighthouse, is very popular with divers who come here for training dives, introductory diving experiences, or simply to explore its seabed thanks to the easy access from the shore.

The underwater landscape is highly varied, combining sandy areas, Posidonia seagrass meadows and large rocky formations, with depth increasing rapidly. For this reason, the snorkelling route is best enjoyed from the surface, gliding above this impressive scenery and leaving deeper descents to those experienced in freediving.

We will follow the coastline, which remains on our left throughout the route. Soon, a series of rocks appears, increasing in size as we progress. Most of them rest at depths greater than four or five metres, although closer to the shoreline the seabed becomes more stepped due to the accumulation of fallen rocks.

It is common to encounter not only scuba divers but also kayak tours that begin here and pass in front of the Cueva de las Palomas, an impressive sea cave opening on the eastern side of the cove.

Another striking feature is the presence of huge cyclopean rock formations rising vertically from the seabed. Seen from above, they appear even more dramatic, with walls descending more than six metres. These formations can be circled to observe the many fish that gather around them, including large seabream, saddled seabream and the occasional grouper.

Octopuses can be difficult to spot due to the considerable depth of the seabed. For this reason, the best approach is simply to enjoy this spectacular landscape of enormous rocks, some of which lie just a few centimetres below the surface and are teeming with life—not only marine life, but also divers enjoying these remarkable underwater surroundings.