El Plaer del Vell

Spectacular offshore bar with diverse marine life and unique topography.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
24m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, El Plaer del Vell, is an impressive underwater bar located offshore from the port of Llavaneres, close to the Turo Blau. It offers a spectacular landscape for exploration, inviting divers to navigate through its numerous cracks and investigate its varied topography. While no specific historical details are provided, its structure as a natural bar suggests a long-standing attraction for marine life and a rewarding dive experience.

The site is rich in biodiversity, offering encounters with a wide range of marine animals. Divers can expect to find small nudibranchs hidden within the cracks and crevices, alongside various fish species common to the Mediterranean. The open blue can surprise divers with sightings of majestic kites and other pelagic animals, indicating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem.

This dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, with an average depth of 12 meters and a maximum of 24 meters, making it ideal for both recreational diving and freediving. It's an excellent location for macro photography enthusiasts due to the abundance of small life, as well as wide-angle opportunities with potential pelagic encounters. While no specific best time to visit is mentioned, the warmer months (Spring-Autumn) typically offer the best conditions and marine activity in the region.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Moderate depth (max 24m, avg 12m) with varied topography suitable for divers of all experience levels.

Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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