L'atelier de la mer - Medes Islands
The team at L'atelier de la mer are, in a word, meticulous. We’ve always appreciated a dive shop that gets the small things right, and they truly shine. Forget the usual rushed briefings; here, they take their time. You get a real sense of preparation before you even hit the water, which is particularly reassuring if you’re doing a Baptême de plongée with them. They're excellent for newer divers or those who appreciate a slower pace and detailed attention. What we really love is their dedication to good gear. Their rental kit always feels well-maintained, not like it’s been dragged through a thousand dives. That matters when you’re entrusting your safety to it. We'd suggest getting there a little early before your dive to chat with the crew. They’re full of local knowledge about current conditions around the Medes Islands and often point out specific things to look for at the dive sites that day, like where the schools of barracuda might be hanging out or if a particular nudibranch has been spotted. It’s those little insights that elevate a good dive to a great one.
- Location
- Medes Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 43.242554, 5.364543
- Phone
- 04.91.72.54.12
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.atelierdelamer.com
- Courses
- Baptême de plongée
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Air Fills
- Air, Nitrox
- Address
- Port de la pointe rouge, Marseille, 13008
- Languages
- French
Dive Sites Near L'atelier de la mer
L'atelier de la mer 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