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Ceuta · Spain · Reef

Chiclón de Tierra

Moray and conger eels in the rock by Ceuta's harbour mouth

Chiclón de Tierra is a rock close to the mouth of Ceuta's harbour, dived between 12 and 20 m. It is a refuge for moray and conger eels, and its gorgonians in many colours hold fireworms and nudibranchs, both very common here.

Also known as Chiclon de Tierra.

Where it is and how deep

Depth profile of Chiclón de Tierra: typical dive 12–20 m (40–66 ft) 18 m · Open Water30 m · Advanced40 m · Recreational limit12 m20 mtypical dive
Depths on a shared scale to 40 m (130 ft); dashed lines mark common certification limits.

35.9002° N, 5.2985° WApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.

The dive

The dive stays between 12 and 20 m around the rock. Morays and congers shelter on it, and the gorgonians of many colours that cover it are the place to look for fireworms and nudibranchs, both common here.

Marine life and season

  • Nudibranchs
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Season follows Ceuta: Boats run all year; the sea is coolest in February and March, near 16 °C, and warmest in July and August, near 23 °C.

Dive videos

🪸 EL ESPECTACULAR COLOR DEL CHICLÓN DE TIERRA 💜🇪🇸 | El Chiclón de Tierra | Ceuta | 14-05-2022 🤿 · Producciones Maldisub on YouTube

Sources

  1. Ceuta: Un jardín submarino en África — Buceadores de Málaga
  2. Vigia punta del Chiclón — OpenStreetMap

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