Spain · Spearfishing zone
Reserva marina de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Reserva marina de Cabo de Gata-Níjar.
State/regional marine reserve of fishing interest in Almería (Andalucía) where spearfishing is restricted/prohibited within the protected perimeter.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
36.7269°N, 2.1908°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Spain
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply through the fisheries authority of the relevant coastal Autonomous Community (online or in person). A medical certificate of fitness for underwater/free-diving (issued by a doctor qualified in hyperbaric/underwater medicine), or a valid federation licence covering the medical, plus suitable accident insurance, is generally required. ID (DNI for citizens; NIE/passport for foreigners) and payment of the regional fee are needed.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · mapa.gob.es
On the ground
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