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    El fraire dive site
    pinnacle
    10-30m
    Costa Brava, Spain
    Cap de Norfeu

    El fraire

    Best months: Jul–Aug

    Protected Area

    Cap de Norfeu

    Why dive here

    With 44+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and sea turtles - El fraire offers some of Costa Brava's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 13-25°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Aug
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) and Sea Turtles · 44+ species recorded
    Water13-25°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterPinnacle dive · max 10-30m
    StandoutDramatic pinnacle topography

    El Fraire offers a pleasant dive in the Costa Brava, good for those looking for a relaxed exploration. The site features a mix of rock formations and seagrass beds, where you’ll often spot octopus and moray eels tucked into crevices. It’s a solid choice for newer divers or anyone wanting a straightforward dive without strong currents. We often find it a reliable spot for macro photography too.

    Typical El fraire Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:5517:1411h 18m daylightGolden hour 16:36

    Nearest Dive Centres to El fraire

    Dive shops near El fraire

    Euro Divers

    2km away
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    CALA MONTJOI

    3km away
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    Sotamar Diving Center

    6km away
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    DIVING PORTLLIGAT

    6km away
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    POSEIDON ROSES DIVING CENTER

    9km away
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    LASSDIVE

    11km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El fraire

    El fraire Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for El fraire, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (42.12, 3.15) (24km away)

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    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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