Cabo Peñas (Peñas and El Corviru)
Cabo Peñas is the northernmost cape of Asturias and the dive area west of Gijón where several operators concentrate their trips. Club Alpha Buceo Gijón runs an all-levels double dive at Peñas and El Corviru, and lists nearby sites such as Los Merendalvarez (25 m, B3E / three-star) and La Herbosa (14 m, B1E) in the Cabo Peñas zone. Position estimated from the nearest coast or published location text, for orientation only.
Facts
- Region: Spain – Atlantic North (Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, Basque Country)
- Area: Asturias
- Depth: 25 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: moderate
- Type: reef, wall
- Coordinates: 43.66, -5.85 (approximate)
- Highlights: Asturias' northernmost cape, Los Merendalvarez reef to 25 m (B3E), double dive at Peñas and El Corviru
- Tips: Atlantic swell-exposed cape – choose calm days and a local guide.