This dive site features dramatic underwater topography with impressive walls, tunnels, and caverns typical of the Medes Islands. As part of a protected marine reserve, it boasts a high density of marine life, including large resident groupers.
Illa Ferriol
Dramatic walls and tunnels in a protected marine reserve.
Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
35m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
California Spiny Lobster
Sea Fan
Scorpionfish
Honeycomb Grouper
Octopus
Southern Eagle Ray
Snowflake Moray
Nudibranch
Barracuda
Things to Note
Difficulty:
intermediate
Potential for depth and variable currents requires good buoyancy control.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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