Gorgònies de LLevant

This dive site located east of the Formigues Islands is a deep and technical dive where you will find a diversity of abundant flora and fauna, the colors make for a beautiful dive.

You will see large groupers and fauna typical to this area stuck in the cracks like lobsters, moray eels, conger, and gorgonians.

Level

Level

Advanced

Visibility

Visibility

7 m

Current

Current

Light Current
No Current
Strong Current
Ripping Current

DIVE TYPES

DIVE TYPES

Night Dive
Drift Dive
Wall/Drop Off

Temperature & Visibility

Dives

Wildlife Diversity

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Boat Diving

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Enriched Air Nitrox Level 2 (40%)

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Night Diving and Limited Visibility

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Navigation

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Search & Recovery

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Waves, Tides & Currents

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Deep Diving

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Scooter / DPV

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Perfect Buoyancy

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Marine Ecology

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Extended Range Nitrox Diving

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Extended Range (Twin Set)

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Dive sites nearby

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Illes Formigues

A once-in-a-lifetime dive. This dive site sits in a small reserve formed by a group of islets in front of the Cap de Planes, between Palamós and Calella de Palafrugell.

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Ullastre I

Located practically in front of, and less than two miles from, the port of Llafranc, you will find three fantastic underwater mountains called Els Ullastres.

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Ullastre II

A 25-minute boat ride down the coast, in front of Calella, there are three underwater mountains called Los Ullastres. From beginner to advanced, there is a lot to see for every diver. Beautiful steep walls with gorgonians and lots of fish are just one example. A torch is recommended.

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Ullastre III

Located practically in front of, and less than two miles from, the port of Llafranc, you will find three fantastic underwater mountains called Els Ullastres.

El Pinell

At a depth of between 1 and 8 meters, we have the perfect area for confined water sessions, with a pool like enviorment. with a mixed bottom where we will find some sandy areas, some rocks and even a posidonia field.

El Pinell

At a depth of between 1 and 8 meters, we have the perfect area for confined water sessions, with a pool like enviorment. with a mixed bottom where we will find some sandy areas, some rocks and even a posidonia field.

© Stollis Centro de Buceo, 17212 Tamariu / Girona

Leuchtturm / El Tabal

In about 20 minutes boat ride we reach el Tabal, the lighthouse perched high on the cliff. Because of the depth profile only suitable for advanced divers, we meet the reef in about 22 meters on a plateau, which slopes gently towards the south and has an impressive steep wall in the north.

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Cala Margarita

This is a boat or shore accessible dive that is 2-18 meters deep. As easy dive, this site is great for new divers and more experienced divers alike. It is located very close to Puerto Marina in Palamós. You will find a cozy cove with a very special charm due to the type of houses there.

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Cala de las Pots

This is a great dive site for beginning divers and open water classes due to its shallow depth and great marine life. The site is located next to the port of Port Marina in Palamós.

La Caleta

Infantry dive located next to Port Marina in Palamós. It is perfect as a first dive to explore the underwater world and for those who are at an early stage of diving. For the more advanced, we can find fantastic places like the Bethlehem, the Wind Rose, or the anchors.