Mateua Dive - Costa Brava
Mateua Dive, tucked away on Costa Brava, feels less like a typical dive shop and more like a club for serious divers. They really lean into the professional side of things, offering instructor training that sets them apart from many centres in the region. If you’re looking to take your diving to the next level, or even make a career out of it, their focus on instructor development is a clear draw. For those simply exploring the Costa Brava, expect a professional outfit ready to guide you to some of the area’s more rewarding sites, like the canyons and swim-throughs around the nearby Medes Islands. They’re a solid choice for dedicated divers seeking expert guidance.
- Location
- Costa Brava, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 42.112606, 3.166478
- Phone
- +34972773556
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.mateuadive.com
- Certification Agencies
- SSI
- Courses
- Instructor_training
- Equipment Rental
- no
- Air Fills
- Air, Nitrox
- Address
- Plaza Punta Montgó Nº8, L’Escala, 17130, GE, ESP
- Languages
- Catalan, English, French, Spanish
Dive Sites Near Mateua Dive
Mateua Dive 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