1. El Punto de Cerro Gordo (Fat Hill Point!)

The El Punto de Cerro Gordo dive follows a gently descending route where the base of the cliff meets the sandy seabed. This relaxed dive profile makes it an enjoyable way to explore the rocky coastline while scuba diving in Calahonda on the Costa del Sol.

As we follow the reef, the dive reaches the corner of the cliff at around 18 metres, where divers can either continue deeper to approximately 22 metres into the next small cove, or remain slightly shallower and return along the reef. The area is scattered with large rocks and boulders that create excellent hiding places for Mediterranean marine life, while the vertical cliff face above adds dramatic underwater scenery.

Divers exploring this area often encounter schools of juvenile fish, anemones and soft corals growing along the cliff wall, and occasionally electric rays resting on the sandy seabed.

2. Arrecife de Paso (Step Reef)

The Arrecife de Paso, or Step Reef, dive explores the reef located within the sheltered corner of the beach. The dive begins by following the seabed out to around 12 metres before turning back toward the reef, where a series of natural “steps” in the rock formations guide the route back along the base of the cliff.

This reef is often teeming with juvenile fish, making it an excellent location for observing Mediterranean marine life. Because the dive stays close to the cliff face, bringing a torch is recommended to search the cracks and crevices where many hidden species live.

With its interesting reef structure and abundant marine life, Arrecife de Paso is one of our favourite dive sites in Calahonda and is also a perfect dive for night diving, when many nocturnal species become active.

Diving Calahonda with Wahoo Divers Malaga.  The waters around Calahonda on the Costa del Sol offer enjoyable and accessible scuba diving near Marbella and Malaga, with a variety of rocky reefs, sandy seabed and underwater structures that attract Mediterranean marine life. These dive sites provide excellent opportunities to encounter octopus, moray eels, nudibranchs, scorpionfish and schools of bream moving across the reef.

Because of its convenient location along the Costa del Sol, Calahonda is a popular area for divers looking to explore the underwater landscapes of southern Spain while enjoying relaxed and rewarding dives. Wahoo Divers Malaga regularly organises dives in this area, giving divers the chance to experience some of the most enjoyable scuba diving along the Marbella coastline.