Catalonia dive sites
Spain · Browse dive locations by depth, type and conditions.
Best Season
May-October
Skill Levels
all-levels
Nearby Cities
L'Estartit
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Dive centers in Catalonia
Aquatica Diving
L'Estartit · Catalonia · Spain
Family-friendly PADI/SSI center in L'Estartit with small-group Medes Islands dives.
Medas Diving Center
L'Estartit · Catalonia · Spain
Illes Medes marine reserve dive centre in L'Estartit — one of the most protected marine areas in the Mediterranean.
Stolli's Diving Center
L'Estartit · Catalonia · Spain
Pioneering dive center in L'Estartit since 1985 with Medes Islands and Montgrí diving.
Unisub Diving Center
L'Estartit · Catalonia · Spain
L'Estartit dive center with Medes Islands marine reserve boat trips on the Costa Brava.
Diving in Catalonia
Catalonia offers reef dive sites across 1 location. Browse dive locations by depth, type and conditions before planning your dive.
FAQ
What certification do I need to dive the Medes Islands?
Open Water divers can enjoy many of the shallower sites around the islands, with depths starting from 5 metres. Advanced Open Water is recommended for deeper walls like Pedra de Deu, which reaches 44 metres. All dives must be conducted with a registered dive centre from L'Estartit.
When is the best time to dive the Medes Islands?
The optimal window is June through September, when water temperatures reach 22 to 25 degrees Celsius and visibility averages 15 to 20 metres. May and October offer cooler but clearer water with fewer divers. Winter diving is possible but cold, with temperatures dropping to 13 degrees.
Why are the Medes Islands considered special for Mediterranean diving?
Protected as a National Marine Park since 1990, the Medes Islands host the densest population of dusky groupers in the Mediterranean. Over three decades of strict protection have created a thriving ecosystem with more than 200 fish species. The groupers are famously unafraid of divers, often swimming directly up to your mask.