There is a high probability of seeing dolphins in their natural environment and we always try to spot them, although we must clarify that sightings are not guaranteed.
DO YOU WANT TO SEE DOLPHINS IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT IN MÁLAGA?
Catamarán Dragón de Oro offers you the possibility to see dolphins and other species in their natural habitat, also enjoying a pleasant boat trip through the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, leaving the port of Benalmadena. The oceans are full of different animal species, which cannot be seen unless we go deep into them, but many of these can be seen on the surface, and that is why taking a boat trip is the safest and most pleasant way to observe them.
The closeness of the Costa del Sol of Malaga, with the Strait of Gibraltar, does of this corner a step place for many marine animals, between that we find different species of cetacean, like the dolphins, the most popular. But the fact is that in addition to seeing dolphins, there exists the possibility of seeing other animals varieties like marine turtles, mfish and shoals of fish and even sea birds.
Gallery of images and video
Look at the photos and videos of customers to see dolphins so close.
Video of dolphins filmed from the catamaran
Characteristics of the most frequent dolphins that we can see in the Mediterranean Sea
In the Mediterranean sea there exists a big variety of species of dolphins. The most common are, Bottlenose, Striped and Common dolphin.
Characteristics of the Bottlenose dolphin:
It is a more proper species of deep oceans, although also it is possible to sight it on the beach of the Sun of Malaga. It is a question of a very productive cosmopolitan species and it is strange to sight it in slightly deep waters near to the coast.
It is a robust dolphin, with long peak and definite good, its fins are short and sharp-pointed. Its body is a bluish gray in the back part. White belly, it possesses a whitish line in the shape of sickle. Also they usually present multiple white and black lists in its body.
Characteristics of the Lisado dolphin:
It is a question of a very productive cosmopolitan species and it is strange to sight it in slightly deep waters near to the coast.
It is a robust dolphin, with long peak and definite good, its fins are short and sharp-pointed. Its body is a bluish gray in the back part. White belly, it possesses a whitish line in the shape of sickle. Also they usually present multiple white and black lists in its body.
Characteristics of the Common dolphin:
The common dolphin is an oceanic species that lives principally in the Atlantic and pacific ocean, although also populations are in the Mediterranean Sea.
They can be so much in waters near to the coast as to thousands of kilometers of this one.
As for its pigmentation, the dark gray color predominates in the back surface, from the forehead up to the back fin, where it forms an inverted peak, a drawing being planned in the side street that resembles a “clock of sand”, of yellow color, which contrasts with a back of dark color.
The back and pectoral fins are dark. He emphasizes a line that departs from the genital area ahead crossing the yellow thoracic patch. As well as a black band that joins pectoral fins with the lower jaw.
What are the best dates to see dolphins in Malaga?
The best months to sight dolphins they are from May until October. Therefore, if you travel to Malaga in these dates, you cannot get lost this spectacular experience of sailing in ship “Catamaran” enjoying the sea and the good climate of Malaga.
Relax to rim of the best Catamaran furrowing the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, enjoying the conference of the Coast and with the possibility of bathing in the crystalline waters of the deep of the sea.
We have exits every day from 11 a.m. with a duration of 1 hour.
Also, you will have a drink included in the price, served on board.
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