Plongée Cap Cerbère - Medes Islands
Plongée Cap Cerbère dives the Medes Islands, a reliable choice for exploring the protected marine park. They’re a solid option if you’re staying on the French side of the border but want easy access to the Spanish Medes sites. We’ve found them good for a straightforward day of diving when you know what you’re after: healthy Mediterranean reef structures and plenty of groupers. Expect a focus on guided dives around the main islands.
- Location
- Medes Islands, Spain, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 42.440266, 3.167275
- Website
- https://www.plongee-cap-cerbere.com
- Certification Agencies
- FFESSM, ANMP, PADI
- Courses
- Discover Scuba Diving, Beginner Stages, Advanced Diver Training, Expert Diver Training, Dive Guide Training, Dive Instructor Training, PADI Open Water, PADI Advanced Open Water, PADI Rescue, FFESSM Level 1, FFESSM Level 2, FFESSM Level 3, FFESSM Level 4, ANMP Level 1, ANMP Level 2, ANMP Level 3, ANMP Level 4, Nitrox, Marine Biology, Dry Suit, Underwater Photography, Ice Diving, TOP Plongée, Pedagogical Stages, DEJEPS Stages
- Air Fills
- Nitrox
Dive Sites Near Plongée Cap Cerbère
Plongée Cap Cerbère 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