Diving in Spain
Diving at l'Estartit
Just a few hours drive from Cadaqués, in the middle of the Costa del Sol, you'll find l'Estartit. From there you can dive the Medes Islands.
This island group and the waters surrounding them are one of the few areas of the Mediterranean Sea that still have an incredible diversity
of marine fauna and flora. The islands have been protected since 1990 and it is strictly forbidden to take anything, either living or dead.
As a result, the fish life especially has increased to an incredible density, and the fish have no fear of coming close to the divers as
they are not in danger. With the warm clear waters it is a paradise for the photographer or videographer. Depths generally are from 10 or
15m at most sites down to depths well in excess of 50m, so divers of all levels can be satisfied. There are in the islands many beautiful
and safe caves and drop-offs which must be seen to be believed.
Medes IslandsL'Estartit is situated on the Mediterranean Coast of Spain, the Costa Brava, between Barcelona and the French border. Nestling between the sea and the mountains it offers some spectacular scenery, Costa Brava meaning 'wild coast' because of it's many small rocky coves which are interspersed by safe, clean sandy beaches. The nearest airports are Girona and Barcelona. The area is also well served by good rail and road links. Find out more on this great Site of the "best" dive center in Spain..
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Diver's Tales aims to bring you the extraordinary in dive spots around the world. Experience the special,
the mystical off-the-beaten-path places not yet known to everyone. Enjoy!Our Diver's Tale this month... Cadaqués, Spain
Diving at Cap de Creus Go diving (or bucear as they say in Spain) in the heart of the national park of Cap de Creus in Spain just off the coast of Cadaqués. The waters surrounding the Cap de Creus peninsula are clean and transparent. The intricate coastline with its numerous cliffs, rocks, small islands, reefs, coves and bays, along with the fascinating marine depts, either rocky in composition and often reaching great dept, or sedimentary, all make for a great range and diversity of marine life.
Cadaqués is located on the Costa Brava in Catalonia, Spain, just across the border from France. Far away from the hustle and bustle of the Costa Brava, this beautiful fishing village is not yet destroyed by modern tourism and has a laid-back atmosphere with an interesting mix of artists, hippies and western holiday makers. The architecture is stunningly preserved. When not on the water, you will enjoy the sometimes steep little cobble streets, interesting shops and excellent little restaurants hidden all
about this magical village.
 
Sotamar
is located in the center of Cadaqués and offers 2 dive trips per day, in the boat Garoina. The boat carries 20 passengers at the
most but is seldom full (when we went, there were only five of us). Dives are guided and courses, rental and personalized programs are also
available. For more information, e-mail them at sotamar@intercom.es.
At the end of summer the water of the Mediterranean is the warmest but it still gets pretty cold in deeper waters. You'll need a 6 mm wetsuit, hood
and gloves to be diving comfortably all year round.
The nearest big airport is Barcelona from where you can rent a car or take the bus
to Cadaqués which takes about an hour and a half. Another option is to drive across the border from France. Beware that the road
to Cadaqués is a typical regional mountain road, very windy and steep. This is what has kept mass tourism away so far.
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