Cantarriján
Cantarriján is a cove at the foot of the Maro-Cerro Gordo cliffs between La Herradura and Nerja. The local centre lists a maximum depth of 12 m (average 9 m), low difficulty, anchored boat dive on sand with a cave wall; a dive-planning page gives 15 m on a rocky reef with moray eels, octopuses and nudibranchs. Position estimated from the nearest coast or landmark, for orientation only.
Facts
- Region: Spain – Andalusian Mediterranean coast (Almería, Granada, Málaga)
- Area: Costa Tropical (Granada)
- Depth: 0–15 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: moderate
- Type: reef, wall
- Coordinates: 36.735, -3.776 (approximate)
- Highlights: rocky reef against the Maro-Cerro Gordo cliffs, sandy bottom and cave wall
- Tips: Boat dive from La Herradura; the area borders the Maro-Cerro Gordo cliffs protected area, so follow park rules and dive with a local centre.