illa mateua
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 - illa mateua offers some of Costa Brava's richest diving. Water ranges 13-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Illa Mateua offers a straightforward Mediterranean dive, great for knocking out some skills or enjoying a relaxed afternoon. You’ll find walls and small caverns, home to moray eels and octopuses tucked into crevices. The site is pretty sheltered, making it a good choice for newer divers or those looking for an easy entry. Visibility here is typically decent, but nothing spectacular.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for illa mateua
illa mateua Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for illa mateua, 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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