La Garita I

La Garita I is a beginner-friendly dive site near Tarifa in the Strait of Gibraltar, reaching 15 meters depth. Located near a historic watchtower (garita), this site features a rocky reef where Atlantic and Mediterranean waters mix, creating one of the most biodiverse marine environments in Spain. The nutrient-rich waters support dense populations of fish including saddled bream, Mediterranean parrotfish, and large schools of salema. Octopuses, moray eels, and nudibranchs inhabit the rocky crevices, while the strait's strategic position occasionally brings dolphins and even orcas within view from the surface. The moderate depth and generally manageable conditions make La Garita accessible to most divers.