Piedra de los Meros (La Isleta del Moro)
Piedra de los Meros is a deep rocky site off La Isleta del Moro, with rock from 32 m up to 26 m. The page recommends descending along the cape because currents are frequent, and watching the computer to avoid decompression; nitrox is ideal. The boat anchors without a buoy. Position estimated from the nearest coast or landmark, for orientation only.
Facts
- Region: Spain – Andalusian Mediterranean coast (Almería, Granada, Málaga)
- Area: Cabo de Gata-Níjar (permit)
- Depth: 26–32 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: moderate
- Type: reef
- Coordinates: 36.815, -2.047 (approximate)
- Highlights: rocks from 32 m to 26 m, groupers, frequent current
- Permit: Cabo de Gata-Níjar is a Natural Park with a marine reserve. According to the Spanish fisheries ministry (MAPA), scuba diving in the reserve's outer waters needs prior authorisation from the Agriculture and Fisheries Functional Area of the Government Subdelegation in Almería; inside the waters of the Natural Park the authorisation depends on the Andalusian regional environment authority (Junta de Andalucía). Local dive centres registered for active tourism in the park arrange this for guided dives - go with one and confirm the current rules. (Source: MAPA marine reserve page)
- Issuer / contact: Subdelegación del Gobierno en Almería – Área Funcional de Agricultura y Pesca (outer waters); Junta de Andalucía, environment authority (Natural Park waters)
- Tips: Boat dive; nitrox ideal and decompression limits come quickly.