This dive site is an archipelago of small, rocky islets renowned for its spectacular underwater topography. Divers can explore a maze of canyons, tunnels, and walls covered in vibrant red gorgonians. The area teems with typical Mediterranean life, offering a dynamic and scenic experience for all diver levels.
Illes Formigues
Rocky islets with vibrant canyons and diverse Mediterranean marine life.
Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
45m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
wall divecavernswim-throughgorgonian forestrocky reefbeginner friendlywide angle photography
Marine Life
Grouper
Snowflake Moray
Nudibranch
Scorpionfish
Sea Bream
Octopus
Ocean Sunfish
Honeycomb Grouper
Spiny Squat Lobster
Barracuda
Red Gorgonian
Wrasse
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow areas for beginners and deeper walls/canyons for advanced divers.
Hazards:
boat trafficdepthcurrent
Current Strength:
Variable
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