Valle de Coral Negro (Black Coral Valley)
Described as the largest black-coral surface in Cuba and, with Salón de María, one of the area's most popular dives. Reef walls here are covered in black coral colonies; gorgonians and over 20 coral species are listed for the area.
Facts
- Region: María la Gorda, Bay of Pigs & Isla de la Juventud – Cuba
- Area: María la Gorda & Guanahacabibes (Pinar del Río)
- Depth: 25 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: low
- Type: wall, reef
- Coordinates: 21.806, -84.5 (approximate)
- Highlights: largest black-coral area in Cuba, gorgonians
- Unverified: The exact position is not published; the marker is an estimate near the named area and is for orientation only. Depth and conditions are not given in the sources.
- Tips: Boat dive from the Maria la Gorda dive centre; depth is not published for this site - the centre's morning dives were limited to about 25 m in visitor reports.