Plongée à Medes Islands — Spain
The Medes Islands reserve is one of the Mediterranean's most successful marine protection stories. Groupers the size of labradors approach divers here, and the tunnels and caves of Carall Bernat create dramatic swim-throughs filled with red coral and gorgonians. Forty years of protection have made this a Mediterranean showpiece.
- Score
- 54.3
- Visibilité
- 9–24m
- Température
- 13–25°C
- Meilleurs mois
- May, October
The Medes Islands reserve is one of the Mediterranean's most successful marine protection stories. Groupers the size of labradors approach divers here, and the tunnels and caves of Carall Bernat create dramatic swim-throughs filled with red coral and gorgonians. Forty years of protection have made this a Mediterranean showpiece.
The Mediterranean's Most Protected Reef
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
40.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Mongri Castle ruins (hilltop)
- Empuries Greco-Roman ruins (nearby)
Non-Diver Score
Good topside options for non-diving companions.
Safety & Emergency
Hospital in Torroella de Montgri; chamber accessible within 1 hr; well-serviced coast
Top Operators
Unisub L'Estartit
PADI
Medaqua Diving Center
PADI