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El Pimpollo Dive Site, Spain

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Diving Overview for El Pimpollo

El Pimpollo has a maximum diving depth of around 6m and is suitable for all divers. The average visibility is 10-20 metres and access to the dive site is by shore.

More Information

El Pimpollo is a multi-level dive, once believed to be a fossilized coral reef, was at some time buried under sediment and later revealed due to a change in ocean currents or levels.

The upper part, covered entirely with seaweed and small rocks, sits at 2-4 meters. Looking further, you will notice a whole row of mini caves. The smallest measuring just a few centimeters tall, while the highest reaches 2 meters. Each cave is home to either an array of Moray Eels and Sea Bass. A great place for night dives. It is useful to bring a light to look into the holes.

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Depth: 6m
Type: Reef
Access: Shore
For: All divers
Latitude: 36.5046689
Longitude: -4.8974991

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Bucea en Marbella Bucea en Marbella
Puerto Deportivo de Marbella, local 22
Marbella, Costa Del Sol, 29601

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 Lat: 36.2248, Lon: -6.0651 Timezone: CEST (UTC+2) sun08:06 - 20:47 [Archive]