El Rei del Mar - Medes Islands
The team at El Rei del Mar are the kind of people you want to dive with. They’ve been here since 1990, and it shows in how smoothly everything runs. We love that they focus on the Medes Islands, a place packed with those huge groupers that just stare you down. Their boats are spacious, which really makes a difference when you’re gearing up, no banging elbows. We appreciate how quickly they get you out to the sites; less time travelling means more time underwater, especially at places like La Vaca, our favourite for the swim-throughs and the sheer density of barracuda. You’ll often find us hanging out on their terrace after a dive, swapping stories about the morays and octopus we’ve spotted. If you’re looking for a centre that prioritises comfort and a genuinely friendly vibe, this is it. They’re excellent for beginners, with their Eco Try Dives offering a thoughtful introduction, but even experienced divers will value their local knowledge and calm approach to the busier sites.
- Location
- Medes Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 42.049710, 3.196070
- Phone
- +34 972 75 13 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.elreidelmar.com/
- Certification Agencies
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- Courses
- Beginner, Advanced, Professional, Refresher, Try Dive, Eco Try Dive, Bubblemaker
- Equipment Rental
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- Air Fills
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- Address
- 5, Avinguda de Grecia, Estartit, 17258
- Languages
- Spanish, French, English
- Price Range
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Dive Sites Near El Rei del Mar
El Rei del Mar provides access to 15 dive sites in Medes Islands.
- Abyss Garden (wreck)
- Aiguablava
- Aigua Xelida - 10-30m (reef)
- Amphores du frioul
- Andromède
- ANGELA - 8m (wreck)
- Arche du plannier - 10-30m (cave)
- Arroyo
- Atoll Plongée (reef)
- AUDIERNE - 16m (wreck)
- Badia de Tamariu - 5-25m (reef)
- Barda de Fitor (wall)
- Barda de l'Illa Negra (wall)
- Barda de Pere el Flaquer (wall)
- BARTOLO - 28m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Medes Islands
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.
Notable Marine Life
- hake (Merluccius merluccius) - Reef Fish
- Moonfish (Mola mola) - Reef Fish
- Capelin (Trisopterus capelanus) - Reef Fish
- grey gurnard (Eutrigla gurnardus) - Reef Fish
- Mediterranean tapeweed (Posidonia oceanica) - Seagrass & Algae
- Black-bellied angler (Lophius budegassa) - Reef Fish
- Atlantic Spotted Flounder (Citharus linguatula) - Reef Fish
- dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) - Sharks & Rays
- Thornback skate (Raja clavata) - Sharks & Rays
- Mullet (Mullus barbatus) - Reef Fish
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