Punta Marroquí de Poniente
The western (Poniente) side of Punta Marroquí has a shallow shelf leading to a drop-off between large rocks, 15-40 m. Ocean Addicts rates it medium-to-high and says the currents contribute to very high biodiversity, calling it one of the richest sites of the area. Position estimated from the island outline, for orientation only.
Facts
- Region: Spain – Strait of Gibraltar & Cádiz (Tarifa)
- Area: Tarifa Island (Isla de las Palomas)
- Depth: 15–40 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: strong
- Type: wall, drift
- Coordinates: 36.0022, -5.6125 (approximate)
- Highlights: shallow shelf to a drop-off, one of the most biodiverse sites
- Tips: Within the Parque Natural del Estrecho; per Ocean Addicts all dives there are guided, so go with a local centre. Check wind and current on the day.