The Canyon - The Wall (Isla de San Andrés)
The dive begins with a drift over a posidonia hillside down to about 14 m, then descends into a submarine canyon where sea bass, gilt-head bream, dentex and barracuda hunt anchovy shoals. Next is a deep crevice with groupers, salema and sea bream, and the dive ends at a large overhanging wall that drops to 27 m, covered in sponges and gorgonians. Recommended level high. Position estimated from the nearest coast or landmark, for orientation only.
Facts
- Region: Spain – Andalusian Mediterranean coast (Almería, Granada, Málaga)
- Area: Carboneras & San Andrés
- Depth: 14–27 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: moderate
- Type: wall, drift
- Coordinates: 36.9909, -1.8858 (approximate)
- Highlights: submarine canyon, overhanging wall to 27 m with sponges and gorgonians, groupers in a deep crevice
- Tips: Advanced level; island waters are a Natural Monument.