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Placer de las Bovedas Place de las Bovedas is one of the tope diving sites in Spain,
comprising of a huge reef that runs parallel to the coast of San Pedro
de Alcäntara, approximately 1km long and 500m wide. It is about 3
nautical miles (approximately 6km) from the shoreline, and it reaches up
to a 40m depth. It has its shallowest point at approximately 19m and
drops to staggering depths the other side.
The vast majority of the reef is rocky, and contains beautiful valleys,
walls and overhanging rocks. There are exceptional examples of
Mediterranean marine flora and fauna.
Because the dive sites in Las Bovedas are in the open sea, very close to
the Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic Ocean, tidal currents can
exist. Thus demanding current, drift, and deep dives are to be expected.
The vast schools of fish, the diversity and beauty of the marine species
on show in this area, and it soon becomes clear why this is such a
popular and important site in the sub marine world. The Plateau The
Plateau is the shallowest spot in Las Bovedas, in other words the roof
of the reef which is about 20 m deep.
Las Bovedas is reached by a boat ride. During the
week there are only a few fishing boats and a small number of yachts
containing sunbathers present at this site. However, regularly we can
also be alone at the plateau. Despite being 6km from the coastline the
shore may still be viewed.
We pass canyons, small rocky halls sometimes cross sand patches.
Rich marine life surrounds us. Looking under the rocks there are conger
eels, sometimes moray eels, and if we are lucky you can also find one
of the big groupers.
Roqueillos This
is an interesting dive site where little diving has been done so far.
It starts at 26 m deep and continues down to about 42 m. The bottom here
is composed of extremely large rocks piled up on top of each other.
Lying at a N.E / S.W orientation and about 150m x 80m in size you will
need several dives to get to know this site. With the shallowest part at
26m, this dive is for experienced divers only. The currents here can
also be quite strong.
Being so close to the straits of
Gibraltar and the Atlantic water you are likely to see species
not found in any other part of the Mediterranean.
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