Diving in Medes Islands

Explore 165 dive sites in Medes Islands, Spain. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Medes Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Medes Islands occur in August, averaging 23.1°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 13.3°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 14.1°C
  • February: 13.3°C
  • March: 13.5°C
  • April: 14.4°C
  • May: 16.8°C
  • June: 20.5°C
  • July: 22.7°C
  • August: 23.1°C
  • September: 21.6°C
  • October: 19.4°C
  • November: 17.3°C
  • December: 15.0°C

Marine Life in Medes Islands

Home to 78 recorded species including 56 reef fish, 8 sharks & rays, 5 octopus & squid, 4 whales & dolphins, 2 crabs & lobsters, 1 seagrass & algae.

Dive Site Difficulty in Medes Islands

Medes Islands has 1 beginner dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Medes Islands

Based on average water temperature of 17.6°C, currents 14 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 18°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

Marine Protected Areas in Medes Islands

  • Cap de Norfeu - Nature Reserve (Parcial) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Cap de Creus - Natural Park (IUCN Category V)
  • Cap De Creus - Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance (Barcelona Convention) (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Islas Medas - Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance (Barcelona Convention) (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Cap Gros-Cap de Creus - Nature Reserve (Parcial) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Aiguamolls de l`Alt Empordà - Protection Plan (IUCN Category VI)
  • Cap de Creus - Protection Plan (IUCN Category V)
  • Illes Medes - Protection Plan (IUCN Category V)
  • Muntanyes de Begur - Protection Plan (IUCN Category V)
  • Castell-Cap Roig - Protection Plan (IUCN Category V)
  • Del Montgrí, les Illes Medes i el Baix Ter - Natural Park (IUCN Category V)
  • Marina de Les Medes - Nature Reserve (Parcial) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Les Illes Medes - Nature Reserve (Integral) (IUCN Category Ia)
  • Cap de Creus - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Litoral del Baix Empordà - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • El Montgrí-Les Medes-El Baix Ter - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Aiguamolls de l'Alt Empordà - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sistema de cañones submarinos occidentales del Golfo de León - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Espacio marino de l'Empordà - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Cap de Creus - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • El Montgrí-Les Medes-El Baix Ter - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Litoral del Baix Empordà - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Aiguamolls de l'Alt Empordà - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Medes Islands - Nearest Airports

  • Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône - 62 km away, approx 83 min travel time
  • Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL), Montpellier/Méditerranée - 111 km away, approx 136 min travel time
  • Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), Nice, Alpes-Maritimes - 200 km away, approx 233 min travel time

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