Medes Islands, Spain
    Muntanyes de Begur

    Barda de Fitor

    Best months: Jun–Sep

    Protected Area

    Muntanyes de Begur

    Why dive here

    With 77+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - Barda de Fitor offers some of Medes Islands's richest wall diving. Water ranges 14-24°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJun–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola), Octopuses and Sea Turtles · 77+ species recorded
    Water14-24°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWall dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Barda de Fitor is a cracking wall dive. We love the way the reef just drops away, a proper vertical face that feels a lot deeper than it actually is. Look closely, and you’ll spot those elusive Spotted Dragonets flitting about the lower sections, often near the sandy patches at the base. It’s also one of our favourite spots for a conger eel encounter; they’re often tucked into the deeper crevices, sometimes with a Pearlfish peeking out from their mouth. The Red coral here is particularly striking, splashes of colour against the rock. Keep an eye out for Ribbonfish in the blue, though they’re a rarer treat. This site is brilliant for divers who appreciate dramatic topography and enjoy hunting for the smaller, more unusual stuff. It's a great place to slow down and really observe.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Barda de Fitor

    Barda de Fitor Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Barda de Fitor, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.2, 5.22) (37km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    20°C

    69°F · Range: 17.4–22.8°C

    Current Speed

    9.85 cm/s

    Direction: SW (246°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.182 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    38.21 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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