PRACTICALITIES
03 An inquisitive dusky
grouper
04 The wonderful
ancient Roman armoury
town of Toledo
WHEN
May to September is best,
although diving can be done all
year round but water temperatures
drop to 16°C from November to
December and many dive operators
close. August is very busy due to
Spanish holidays.
HOW
There are many international flights
into Madrid, around four hours’
drive to Cabo De Palos.
STAY/DIVE
Prices vary from €50 to €160 per
night and weekend deals are
usually available.
STAY
CABO DE PALOS
• Apartments – Apartamentos
María Guerrero (www.
apartamentosmariaguerrero.es)
• Rooms – La Casa de Julia
(www.lacasadejuliacabodepalos.
wordpress.com)
• Hostel – Hostal Micaela
(www.mikaelacabodepalos.com)
03
beneath a Roman vessel.
See tantalising traces of
wood on this very important
archaeological site watched
over by barracuda, dentex
and seabream and the
large Mediterranean clam
(Pinna nobilis).
The 120-metre-long Carbonero
is a technical dive; a merchant
ship lying at 44 metres at
the stern. She lies on a sandy
bottom and houses scorpionfish,
pollock, amberjacks and if you
are very lucky magnificent ocean
sunfish (mola) cruise around.
If wrecks are not your thing,
try Bajo Del Descargador, a large
rocky area isolated on a sandy
bottom with small rays and
tiny nudibranchs.
MONDAY
If you are not flying, try a
last shallow dive in one of
the beautiful bays around La
Manga. Return to Madrid via
the ancient city of Toledo, a
wonderful ancient Roman
armoury town, steeped in
history and beautifully restored.
Wander the narrow streets,
visit the many attractions,
then enjoy a delicious, leisurely
Spanish lunch before another
hour ’s drive back to Madrid.
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CLOSE TO CABO DE PALOS
(15–20 minutes walking)
• Rooms – La Estancia del
Rincón (La Manga)
(www.laestanciadelrincon.es)
• Apartments – Apartamentos
Tesy (La Manga)
(www.apartamentostesy.com)
• Hotel Entremares (La Manga)
(www.entremares.es)
• Hotel Mangalán (La Manga)
(www.hotelmangalan.com)
• Hotel Sierra Mar (La Unión)
(www.hotelsierramar.com)
DIVE
Divers Cabo de Palos
(www.diverscabodepalos.com)
TOPSIDE
Go Karting
(www.lamangagokart.com)
Sightseeing at Cartagena, fantastic
wining and dining at many local
restaurants, Sunday market at Cabo
De Palos, golf, and great nightlife,
bars and discos are all available.
ENTRY
Passports must be valid for three
months beyond the length of stay.
No visa is required for any country
up to 90 days.