La Restinga de las Anclas (Los Escullos)
A rocky bar with holes that shelter groupers and moray eels, near the San Felipe battery at Los Escullos (about half a mile away). Maximum depth about 14 m, average under 12 m, and an 18th-century anchor lies on site. 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: 0–14 m
- Level: beginner
- Current: moderate
- Type: reef
- Coordinates: 36.8, -2.057 (approximate)
- Highlights: rocky bar with groupers and moray eels, 18th-century anchor
- 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: A torch is recommended.