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Diving in Gibraltar

Explore diving in Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a British overseas territory which shares a border with Spain to the north. Home to a huge diversity of marine species, it is here where the incoming current of the Atlantic Ocean mixes with the denser Mediterranean Sea to create a unique combination of flora and fauna.

A number of ships have been deliberately sunk off the coast, to form an artificial reef, known as the Camp Bay Conservation Project and includes a cable layer sunk alongside a barge, at approximately 15m in depth.

Choose from wrecks dating back to Napoleonic times or World War II boasting vast schools of boxfish, damselfish and Anthias, as well as pipefish, Atlantic Torpedo rays, octopus and cuttlefish.

When to dive in Gibraltar

The best time for scuba diving in Gibraltar is from May to October, when water temperatures range from 18–24°C and sea conditions are most stable. Summer offers warm water and good visibility, while spring and autumn provide fewer crowds and active marine life. Diving is possible year-round with thicker wetsuits or drysuits, but tides and currents must be carefully planned when diving in Gibraltar.

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