Dive in Columbretes, the sunken paradise of Castellón
The Columbretes Islands are one of the most interesting places to dive in the province of Castellón. The seabed of this archipelago is made up of the remains of successive volcanic eruptions that took place millions of years ago and that have created a great variety of marine fauna and flora in the harbor.
Immerse yourself in the Columbretes Islands is a pleasure that is available to everyone and is an activity that can be done if you meet the legal requirements to dive in these waters. It is a Protected Natural Park, so these are designed to preserve the environment and the species that live in it, so they must be fulfilled to the letter.
Among these requirements is to have made at least 25 dives, the last of them during the last years and follow the indications of the organizers of the trips that arrive every day to the Columbretes. Only two dives per person per day are allowed, but there is no risk of missing anything. During them, you can quietly admire the bottom of these rocky islands, where fish, mollusks and other species coexist.
Organized trips from the sports ports of Castellón.
The trips to the Columbretes start from the towns of Castellón that have a marina, so it is easy to find a boat, either by sail or motor, that takes us to the Columbretes Islands. Normally trips with the possibility of dives are sailing boats that bring together several fans.
These trips usually last a day, leaving port early, spending the morning enjoying the sea and nature in the Columbretes and returning in the afternoon, arriving at port around six in the afternoon. On board the food is usually served and you can also disembark at the Illa Grossa, the only one that has a path to walk around and know first-hand about its surface, knowing a little better the history of this special place.
The day of diving is one of the most valued activities to do in the coast of Castellón and you can not stop enjoying yourself if you have the opportunity.