León Marino

Dive the hidden corners of the Strait of Gibraltar with small groups and local experts who know every rock and grotto around Isla de las Palomas.

León Marino is a dive center based in Tarifa that operates daily boat trips to more than 15 dive sites around the Isla de las Palomas within the Parque Natural del Estrecho. The operator emphasizes small groups separated by level and guides with over ten years of experience. The site highlights specific local spots such as Playa – La Garita, known for its rock grotto housing lobsters, rays, conger eels, and shrimp; La Piscina, a sandy bottom area with schools of fish, cuttlefish, octopus, nudibranchs, electric rays, spider crabs, groupers, and occasional barracudas; and La Pared, a stone wall descending to 18 meters featuring morenas, three-tailed fish, groupers, and sardine shoals. The center offers introductory experiences like Snorkeling and Try Scuba, as well as fun dives for certified divers from both boat and shore. It also provides certification courses ranging from Basic Diver to professional levels, including freediving specialties.

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Tarifa, Spain

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