Massa d'Or (Cap de Creus)
Spectacular open-sea dive, reserved for experienced divers.
Marine life & flora: Groupers, schools of barracuda, tuna, gorgonians.
Destination guide
Spain: Costa Brava
Gorgonian drop-offs on a wild, protected coast
GorgoniansDrop-offsNatural park
Spain: Costa Brava — Gorgonian drop-offs on a wild, protected coast. This destination suits intermediate-level divers and is aimed mainly at those looking for photography and macro.
Dive centres are open from April to October. During this period the water is between 14 and 24 °C; over the year it ranges from 13 to 24 °C.
Must-dive sites include: Massa d'Or (Cap de Creus), Cala Nans, Illes Medes (L'Estartit).
At a glance
- Recommended level
- intermediate
- Focus
- Photo
- Water
- 13–24 °C
- Dive centres open
- April – October
- Indicative budget
- 1 090€
Indicative trip budget, paid directly to providers (flight, hotel, dive centre)
Dive sites
Cala Nans
Cavities and coralligenous bottoms near Cadaqués, down to 30 m.
Marine life & flora: Spiny lobsters, moray eels, reef fish.
Illes Medes (L'Estartit)
Very popular marine reserve, south of Cap de Creus.
Marine life & flora: Big groupers, schools of fish, gorgonians.
Water temperature month by month
| Month | Temperature |
|---|---|
| January | 13 °C |
| February | 13 °C |
| March | 13 °C |
| April | 14 °C |
| May | 16 °C |
| June | 19 °C |
| July | 22 °C |
| August | 24 °C |
| September | 22 °C |
| October | 19 °C |
| November | 16 °C |
| December | 14 °C |
With Polipia you join a group of 8 divers matched by affinity. The matchmaking fee is only due once your group is confirmed.
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