Cova de la Sal
Protected Area
El Montgrí-Les Medes-El Baix Ter
Why dive here
With 44+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and sea turtles - Cova de la Sal offers some of Costa Brava's richest cave diving. Water ranges 13-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
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.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cova de la Sal
Cova de la Sal Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cova de la Sal, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (42.12, 3.15) (24km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
20°C
68°F · Range: 18.2–22.8°C
Current Speed
1 cm/s
Direction: E (90°)
Salinity
37.91 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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