Andalusia
1 spot
Country guide with live forecast data
Spain combines Mediterranean coves, marine reserves, the Balearic Islands and Atlantic Canary Islands. Use this page to compare spots, water temperature and calm-water forecast windows before choosing where to get in.
Start with protected water: bays, coves, marine reserves and islands where wind and swell are filtered. Open each spot forecast to check whether waves stay low, wind remains manageable and the water temperature fits your gear.
Beach
Pristine Mediterranean waters in Andalusia
Cove · Malaga, Andalusia
Clear-water cove near Nerja in Malaga province, one of the Costa del Sol's stronger shore-snorkeling options when swell and wind are l…
Cove · Cabo de Gata, Andalusia
Remote cove between Agua Amarga and Cala del Plomo, with calm-water potential and access by foot or boat.
Cove · Cabo de Gata, Andalusia
Remote cove reached on foot or by boat from Las Negras, known for clear water, rocky edges and snorkel-friendly settled conditions.
Marine park · Andalusia
Volcanic Andalusian marine park with seagrass meadows and clear coves.
Marine park · Murcia
Islas Hormigas reserve with clear water and abundant fish off Murcia.
1 spot
2 spots
8 spots
6 spots
1 spot
1 spot
7 spots
1 spot
#1 next 72 hours
65% of forecast hours are snorkelable
#2 next 72 hours
65% of forecast hours are snorkelable
#3 next 72 hours
65% of forecast hours are snorkelable
#4 next 72 hours
65% of forecast hours are snorkelable
#5 next 72 hours
65% of forecast hours are snorkelable
#6 next 72 hours
68% of forecast hours are snorkelable
#7 next 72 hours
68% of forecast hours are snorkelable
#8 next 72 hours
65% of forecast hours are snorkelable
#9 next 72 hours
65% of forecast hours are snorkelable
#10 next 72 hours
65% of forecast hours are snorkelable
#1 historical
Central Malaga city beach for quick sea-temperature, wind and wave checks before swimming or beginner snorkeling.
245 sampled hours, 49% snorkelable
#2 historical
Rocky Malaga shoreline near the old seaside baths, useful for checking low-swell snorkel windows close to the city.
245 sampled hours, 48% snorkelable
#3 historical
Malaga beach district with protected swimming areas, small breakwaters and easy shore entry on calm mornings.
245 sampled hours, 48% snorkelable
#4 historical
Sheltered urban beach east of Malaga city with rocky groynes and easy access for quick Costa del Sol snorkel checks.
245 sampled hours, 48% snorkelable
#5 historical
Eastern Malaga beach between El Candado and La Arana, split by its namesake rock and useful for checking protected near-city snor…
245 sampled hours, 48% snorkelable
#6 historical
Northeastern Cabo de Gata village beach near Cala de Enmedio and Cala del Plomo, often better when western San Jose beaches are w…
245 sampled hours, 41% snorkelable
#7 historical
Remote cove between Agua Amarga and Cala del Plomo, with calm-water potential and access by foot or boat.
245 sampled hours, 41% snorkelable
#8 historical
Cabo de Gata fishing village beach with volcanic rock, nearby coves and a natural reef barrier that can soften stronger levante s…
245 sampled hours, 39% snorkelable
#9 historical
Wide protected beach near Rodalquilar and the San Ramon battery, useful for checking north Cabo de Gata swim and snorkel windows.
245 sampled hours, 39% snorkelable
#10 historical
Remote cove reached on foot or by boat from Las Negras, known for clear water, rocky edges and snorkel-friendly settled condition…
245 sampled hours, 38% snorkelable
#11 historical
Clear-water cove near Nerja in Malaga province, one of the Costa del Sol's stronger shore-snorkeling options when swell and wind …
245 sampled hours, 40% snorkelable
#12 historical
Small fishing village and cove area in Cabo de Gata with rocky entries, clear water and several nearby sheltered snorkel spots.
245 sampled hours, 31% snorkelable
#13 historical
Rocky cliffs and coves on the Malaga-Granada coast, exposed in wind or swell but rewarding for confident snorkelers in settled Me…
245 sampled hours, 38% snorkelable
#14 historical
Iconic volcanic cove southwest of San Jose with dark sand and rock features, best for snorkeling during calm low-wind windows.
245 sampled hours, 24% snorkelable
#15 historical
Large unspoilt bay near San Jose with dunes and open exposure; check wind and swell carefully before snorkeling.
245 sampled hours, 24% snorkelable
#16 historical
Balearic island laced with sheltered calas of crystal-clear Mediterranean water.
995 sampled hours, 21% snorkelable
#17 historical
Quietest Balearic, ringed by turquoise coves and protected reserves.
995 sampled hours, 13% snorkelable
#18 historical
Protected Costa Brava islets with the western Med's richest reef life.
995 sampled hours, 13% snorkelable
#19 historical
Volcanic Andalusian marine park with seagrass meadows and clear coves.
995 sampled hours, 9% snorkelable
#20 historical
Islas Hormigas reserve with clear water and abundant fish off Murcia.
995 sampled hours, 9% snorkelable
#21 historical
Canary island with El Cabrón marine reserve and clear volcanic reefs.
995 sampled hours, 8% snorkelable
#22 historical
Volcanic Canary island with Playa Chica's clear water and the Museo Atlántico statues.
995 sampled hours, 7% snorkelable
#23 historical
Steep volcanic Canary island with clear Atlantic water and reef fish.
995 sampled hours, 6% snorkelable
#24 historical
Canary island with volcanic reefs, turtles at El Puertito and warm Atlantic water.
995 sampled hours, 2% snorkelable
#25 historical
Canary island with calm lagoons at Caleta de Fuste and turquoise shallows.
995 sampled hours, 6% snorkelable
#26 historical
Round Canary island with sheltered coves and clear Atlantic shallows.
995 sampled hours, 0% snorkelable
#27 historical
Pristine Mediterranean waters in Andalusia
7308 sampled hours, 2% snorkelable
Each listing links to the full forecast and the dedicated sea-temperature page for quick checks.
Beach
Pristine Mediterranean waters in Andalusia
Cove · Malaga, Andalusia
Clear-water cove near Nerja in Malaga province, one of the Costa del Sol's stronger shore-snorkeling options …
Cove · Cabo de Gata, Andalusia
Remote cove between Agua Amarga and Cala del Plomo, with calm-water potential and access by foot or boat.
Cove · Cabo de Gata, Andalusia
Remote cove reached on foot or by boat from Las Negras, known for clear water, rocky edges and snorkel-friend…
Marine park · Andalusia
Volcanic Andalusian marine park with seagrass meadows and clear coves.
Marine park · Murcia
Islas Hormigas reserve with clear water and abundant fish off Murcia.
Beach · Canary Islands
Canary island with calm lagoons at Caleta de Fuste and turquoise shallows.
Reef · Canary Islands
Canary island with El Cabrón marine reserve and clear volcanic reefs.
Cove · Canary Islands
Round Canary island with sheltered coves and clear Atlantic shallows.
Dive site · Canary Islands
Steep volcanic Canary island with clear Atlantic water and reef fish.
Reef · Canary Islands
Volcanic Canary island with Playa Chica's clear water and the Museo Atlántico statues.
Cove · Balearic Islands
Balearic island laced with sheltered calas of crystal-clear Mediterranean water.
Marine park · Catalonia
Protected Costa Brava islets with the western Med's richest reef life.
Cove · Balearic Islands
Quietest Balearic, ringed by turquoise coves and protected reserves.
Reef · Canary Islands
Canary island with volcanic reefs, turtles at El Puertito and warm Atlantic water.
Marine park · Malaga, Andalusia
Rocky cliffs and coves on the Malaga-Granada coast, exposed in wind or swell but rewarding for confident snor…
Beach · Cabo de Gata, Andalusia
Cabo de Gata fishing village beach with volcanic rock, nearby coves and a natural reef barrier that can softe…
Cove · Cabo de Gata, Andalusia
Iconic volcanic cove southwest of San Jose with dark sand and rock features, best for snorkeling during calm …
Beach · Cabo de Gata, Andalusia
Large unspoilt bay near San Jose with dunes and open exposure; check wind and swell carefully before snorkeli…
Beach · Cabo de Gata, Andalusia
Northeastern Cabo de Gata village beach near Cala de Enmedio and Cala del Plomo, often better when western Sa…
Cove · Cabo de Gata, Andalusia
Small fishing village and cove area in Cabo de Gata with rocky entries, clear water and several nearby shelte…
Beach · Cabo de Gata, Andalusia
Wide protected beach near Rodalquilar and the San Ramon battery, useful for checking north Cabo de Gata swim …
Beach · Malaga, Andalusia
Eastern Malaga beach between El Candado and La Arana, split by its namesake rock and useful for checking prot…
Beach · Malaga, Andalusia
Sheltered urban beach east of Malaga city with rocky groynes and easy access for quick Costa del Sol snorkel …
Cove · Malaga, Andalusia
Rocky Malaga shoreline near the old seaside baths, useful for checking low-swell snorkel windows close to the…
Beach · Malaga, Andalusia
Malaga beach district with protected swimming areas, small breakwaters and easy shore entry on calm mornings.
Beach · Malaga, Andalusia
Central Malaga city beach for quick sea-temperature, wind and wave checks before swimming or beginner snorkel…