Puerto de Cabo de Palos: walks, boats and diving trips

Fishing boats, pontoons and restaurants around the harbour basin

Puerto de Cabo de Palos is the village's marina and fishing harbour, on Explanada del Puerto in the heart of the village, a short walk from La Manga del Mar Menor. Restaurants, terraces and diving centres cluster around its small basin, making it the best place to get a feel for the maritime character of Cabo de Palos.

What the harbour is like

It is managed by the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia and was built in the shelter of the cape, protected by a masonry breakwater and a secondary breakwater. These are its key details:

around 185 berths for boats up to 15 metres long
five floating pontoons for leisure boats
an eastern area reserved for fishing boats
depths of between 2 and 2,5 metres
water, electricity, crane and slipway facilities

Things to do at the harbour

Walking among the boats is the activity most often mentioned in reviews, alongside lunch or dinner at one of the restaurants and cafés overlooking the basin. The moored fishing boats are a reminder that fishing continues here.

It is also the local starting point for diving: every day, dive centre boats leave here for the Cabo de Palos e Islas Hormigas marine reserve.

Getting here

The harbour is in the village centre, so you can walk there from anywhere in Cabo de Palos. The promenade is public and freely accessible at any time, and the path up to the lighthouse is very close. To plan a route around the area, take a look at what to visit in La Manga and nearby.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the harbour in Cabo de Palos?

On Explanada del Puerto, right in the centre of Cabo de Palos, surrounded by the village.

How many berths does the harbour in Cabo de Palos have?

Around 185, for boats up to 15 metres long, spread across five floating pontoons, as well as the fishing boat area.

Do diving trips leave from the harbour?

Yes. Diving centres in Cabo de Palos leave here daily for the Islas Hormigas marine reserve.

Are there restaurants at the harbour?

Yes. There are restaurants, bars and cafés opposite the moorings.

Can you walk around the harbour?

Yes. It is a public promenade, open at any time, all year round.

Puerto de Cabo de Palos

Fishing boats, pontoons and restaurants around the harbour basin

What the harbour is like

Things to do at the harbour

Getting here

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