Cova de la Sal - Costa Brava

Cova de la Sal, or "Salt Cave," is a shallow dive in the Costa Brava that’s more about the unique geological features than big marine encounters. We’ve found the entry to be straightforward, leading into a series of interconnected caverns and swim-throughs. Sunlight filters in through cracks, illuminating the water, and we often spot small schooling fish darting in the shadows. It's a nice change of pace for divers who appreciate interesting cave formations and a calm, sheltered environment.

Location
Costa Brava, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
42.104214, 3.180488
Type
cave

Marine Protected Area: El Montgrí-Les Medes-El Baix Ter

Best Time to Dive in Costa Brava

The warmest water temperatures in Costa Brava occur in August, averaging 23.7°C. The coolest conditions are in January at 11.2°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 11.2°C
  • February: 11.4°C
  • March: 12.7°C
  • April: 14.5°C
  • May: 17.5°C
  • June: 21.5°C
  • July: 23.5°C
  • August: 23.7°C
  • September: 22.0°C
  • October: 19.3°C
  • November: 15.6°C
  • December: 12.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Costa Brava

Nearest Dive Centres to Cova de la Sal

Marine Life in Costa Brava

Home to 46 recorded species including 36 reef fish, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 sharks & rays, 1 worms, 1 seagrass & algae, 1 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Cova de la Sal

Based on average water temperature of 17.1°C, currents 2 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 17°C water
  • Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories