Matzel
Protected Area
Cap Gros-Cap de Creus
Why dive here
With 44+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola) and sea turtles - Matzel offers some of Costa Brava's richest diving. Water ranges 13-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
Matzel, off the Costa Brava, is a decent dive for those looking to explore classic Mediterranean rock formations. You'll navigate a series of submerged boulders and small caves, often spotting octopus, moray eels, and the usual nudibranchs if you look closely. It's a straightforward site, good for a relaxed dive when you're in the area, particularly for open water divers building experience.
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DIVING PORTLLIGAT
Sotamar Diving Center
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CALA MONTJOI
POSEIDON ROSES DIVING CENTER
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Matzel
Matzel Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Matzel, 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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