This dive site, Salpatxot, is located north of the Medes Islands protected marine reserve. It offers diving suitable for both beginners and experienced divers. The maximum depth reachable is 24 meters, allowing for exploration along a sloping seabed between rocks. The reference point for this dive is the rock named Salpatxot. Throughout the year, the area teems with fish life, including groupers, moray eels, and octopuses. During June, there’s an opportunity to spot moonfish. It's a rewarding experience for divers of all levels.
Salpatxot
Sloping rocky seabed teeming with fish near Medes Islands.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
24m 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
Brought to you by Calypso Diving International
Plan Your Visit
turtle
Marine Life
Scorpionfish
Honeycomb Grouper
Octopus
Gorgonian
Snowflake Moray
Yellowtail Damselfish
Opah
Barracuda
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Sloping seabed with a manageable maximum depth of 24 meters.
Hazards:
boat trafficdepth
Current Strength:
Mild
Nearby Dive Sites
Explore other dive sites in the area
Spain, Costa Brava, Medes Islands Illes Medes
Renowned Medes Islands cave system with abundant marine life.
Spain, Costa Brava, Medes Islands Illes Medes
Deep wall dive with abundant gorgonians in Medes Islands.
Spain, Costa Brava, Medes Islands Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park
Rock formation with groupers, moray eels, and eagle rays.