Centre de plongée Le Poulpe - Costa Brava
Le Poulpe operates out of L'Estartit, a solid base for exploring the Medes Islands. They're a straightforward operation, great for divers looking to explore the natural park without fuss. We've found their local knowledge particularly strong for navigating the currents around some of the more exposed islets. If you're keen on steady, reliable diving in a protected area, they'll get you there.
- Location
- Costa Brava, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 42.799313, 3.031680
- Phone
- +33468809900
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.le-poulpe.com
- Certification Agencies
- FFESSM, SSI
- Courses
- Discover Scuba, Guided Dives, Diver Training, Freedive Training, Refresher Course, Kids Diving, FFESSM Courses, SSI Courses, First Aid/Rescue, Nitrox Training, Crossover Courses, Instructor Training, Boat License
- Equipment Rental
- no
- Air Fills
- Air, Nitrox
- Address
- 23 Rue Alain Colas, LE BARCARES, 66420, FRA
Dive Sites Near Centre de plongée Le Poulpe
Centre de plongée Le Poulpe provides access to 15 dive sites in Costa Brava.
- ADONE - 10m (wreck)
- ALICE ROBERT - 46m (wreck)
- ANDRES Y MARIA - 25m (wreck)
- Aquablue
- ASTREE - 38m (wreck)
- AVVENIRE - 0m (wreck)
- BENSU - 10m (wreck)
- BOREAS - 26m (wreck)
- CABO CULLERA - 1m (wreck)
- Cala Canyelles
- Cala Culip
- Cala Margarida
- Cala Pedrosa
- CALA PINAR - 13m (wreck)
- Cala Viuda
Other Dive Centres in Costa Brava
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
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 Marine Life
- hake (Merluccius merluccius) - Reef Fish
- Blue-white Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) - Whales & Dolphins
- Capelin (Trisopterus capelanus) - Reef Fish
- grey gurnard (Eutrigla gurnardus) - Reef Fish
- Scaldfish (Arnoglossus laterna) - Reef Fish
- Bogue (Boops boops) - Reef Fish
- Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
- axillary sea-bream (Pagellus acarne) - Reef Fish
- Atlantic Spotted Flounder (Citharus linguatula) - Reef Fish
- Horse Mackerel (Trachurus mediterraneus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Costa Brava
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